Laurie Leighty

Laurie Leighty has extensive experience in banking, currently serving as Senior Vice President and Head of Operations & HR, as well as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at American Riviera Bank since May 2005. In this role, Laurie oversees Marketing, Human Resources, Electronic Banking, and Central Operations. Prior to this, Laurie held the position of Senior Vice President and Branch Administrator at Montecito Bank & Trust from October 1980 to April 2004. Laurie's academic background includes an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies from Foothill College, with studies at UC Santa Barbara.