Rees Hughes

Rees Hughes has lived in Humboldt County for more than 36 years.

Holding a PhD in Higher Education, a bachelor’s degree in business administration, and two master’s degrees in related fields, Rees worked for Humboldt State University for 22 years, where he managed multi-million-dollar budgets. During his career, and into retirement, Rees has been a devoted volunteer in the area, serving in numerous roles in the community for local nonprofits, including Board Lead for the North Coast Land Trust and has also supported the Humboldt Bay Trail Fund.

Rees has served on the Coast Central Credit Union board since 2023, participating on both the Community Investment Grant and Scholarship Committees.