Kara Trebs

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Chief Human Capital Officer (HR) at Sunwest Bank

Irvine, California, United States

Overview

Kara Trebs is the EVP and Chief Human Capital Officer at Sunwest Bank, leveraging over 15 years of HR experience from Nordstrom and Boot Barn. She is a creative and resourceful leader who developed the banks innovative SelfcareHSA platform and graduated from Pacific Coast Banking School.

Outside of her executive role, Kara is deeply committed to community service, serving on the boards of non-profits like Tillys Life Center and OC Rescue Mission. She maintains a passion for personal wellness through daily yoga and is an avid Peloton user.

Kara recently received the "Benefit Innovator Award" at the 2026 Thrive Summit for her work in employee benefits.

Personality Overview

ROI Conscious

Upfront

Demanding

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.

Topics They Care About

Benefits Innovation
She created the SelfcareHSA platform from the ground up and recently won the "Benefit Innovator Award" for her forward-thinking employee benefits programs.
Healthcare Cost Control
A frequent speaker on managing rising healthcare costs and designing programs that provide transparency and savings for employees.
Community Philanthropy
Actively serves on the boards of multiple non-profits, including Tilly's Life Center and the OC Rescue Mission, demonstrating a commitment to service.

Media Appearances

Kara Trebs: EVP, Chief Human Capital Officer of Sunwest Bank. Featured in Sunwest Bank – Leadership Profile

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Work History

10-2020
Chief Human Capital Officer (HR) at Sunwest Bank
3-2017 - 10-2020
Director, Human Capital (HR) at Sunwest Bank
6-2016 - 3-2017
Talent Acquisition Manager at Sunwest Bank
3-2014 - 6-2016
Talent Acquisition Manager at Boot Barn
5-2012 - 3-2014
Human Resources Generalist at Nordstrom

Education

8-2021 - 8-2023
Banking and Financial Support Services from Pacific Coast Banking School
2018 - 2020
HRM Certification from University of Phoenix

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Insights For Selling To Kara

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Be crisp while making the pitch
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Refrain from asking too many questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kara is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kara

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kara move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Kara take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Kara

Personality Compatibility


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