Coast Central Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Jesse Leavitt, CPA, as its new Chief Financial Officer, bringing more than 16 years of financial leadership experience spanning credit unions, commercial banking, and federal financial institution regulation. Leavitt will begin at the credit union effective August 31.
Leavitt joins Coast Central most recently from a role as Vice President of Finance at a California credit union, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to that, he served as Chief Financial Officer of a publicly traded bank holding company for more than three years.
“We are excited to welcome Jesse to Coast Central,” said Fred Moore, President and Chief Executive Officer. “His depth of experience, collaborative leadership style, and strong financial expertise make him an outstanding addition to our executive team. He understands the important role financial institutions play in strengthening communities, and we look forward to the contributions he will make as we continue serving our members.”
Throughout his career, Leavitt has led financial planning, accounting, regulatory compliance, financial reporting, and balance sheet management efforts for institutions ranging from $5 billion to more than $10 billion in assets.
“I’m honored to join Coast Central and a leadership team that cares deeply about its employees, members, and communities,” said Leavitt. “I look forward to building strong relationships throughout the organization, supporting the excellent work already being done, and serving our members across Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties.”
Leavitt is no stranger to Humboldt County. During his time with the FDIC, he visited the region while coordinating and conducting examinations of local financial institutions, giving him an early appreciation for the communities Coast Central serves today.
Leavitt holds a Master of Science degree from Boston College and completed his undergraduate studies at Utah Valley University.