Manufacturers Bank Elects Chairman

Manufacturers Bank elected Takashi Fujishima chairman and chief executive and named Ryoji Iwanaga vice chairman. Fujishima was with Sakura Bank, now Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., for 31 years, where his positions included deputy general manager of the corporate human resources division and head of the investment banking division in London. Iwanaga is returning to Los Angeles-based Manufacturers Bank, where he previously was executive vice president. Most recently, he was general manager of the private banking division at Sakura Bank.

Magid Associates

Jack MacKenzie has been named senior vice president of Frank N. Magid Associates, a research-based strategic consulting firm. In his new post, MacKenzie will head the company’s Los Angeles-based entertainment division. Most recently, MacKenzie was head of Magid Media Futures and senior consultant in the company’s North American television division. He was based in the company’s headquarters in Marion, Iowa.

Koll Development

Koll Development Co. has promoted Stephen J. Muller to senior vice president and controller. Before joining the Newport Beach commercial real estate developer last year, he was vice president and corporate controller for Catellus Residential Group in Irvine.

Bank of Granada Hills

James E. Whitney has been named senior vice president of the Bank of Granada Hills and manager of the bank’s SBA loan division. Previously, he served as senior vice president and manager of the SBA division of American Pacific Bank.

RNL Design

Patrick McKelvey has been promoted to principal of RNL Design. McKelvey currently directs the day-to-day operations of RNL’s Los Angeles office and will now lead the firm’s Transportation Studio. RNL Design is a strategic solution provider for the built environment.