Curtis Belton

Curtis Belton is currently the VP of General Auditor at Westamerica Bank. Curtis has over 15 years of experience in the financial industry, with a focus on auditing and risk management.

Belton began their career in 2003 as an auditor with First Collateral Services. In 2004, they were promoted to Supervisor, and in 2005 they joined Bank of America as an Audit Manager. Curtis remained with Bank of America for 12 years, until December 2017.

In their current role at Westamerica Bank, Curtis Belton is responsible for leading the bank's audit function and providing independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the bank's risk management, control, and governance processes.

Curtis Belton graduated from the University of the Pacific - Eberhardt School of Business with a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services.

Some of their coworkers include Russell Rizzardi - Senior Vice President & Chief Credit Administrator, Robert A. Thorson - Senior Vice President & Treasurer, and Jesse Leavitt - Senior Vice President & CFO. Their manager is David L. Payne, Chairman, President & CEO.