Sherry O'Dowd

Sherry O'Dowd serves as the VP Compliance Assurance Director at Coastal Community Bank since June 2022, where responsibilities include the development and monitoring of a compliance management system to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations. O'Dowd's extensive experience spans various roles in regulatory compliance, including positions as Compliance Assurance Manager, Interim Director of Compliance, and Senior Compliance Analyst. Previously, O'Dowd held compliance-focused roles at Great Western Bank, Bank of the West, and American National Bank, contributing to the development and execution of risk-based compliance programs and audits for institutions of varying sizes. Additionally, O'Dowd has a background in operations and data management from prior roles in investment advisory firms and holds significant expertise in training and staff development.