West Coast Community Bank (WCCB) is pleased to announce Matthew March has joined as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO). March will lead the Bank’s technology strategy, enhance cybersecurity initiatives and oversee information systems and innovation efforts. He maintains his office at the Bank’s 75 River Street location in Santa Cruz, Calif.
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March brings more than 25 years’ experience in financial services and technology sectors with deep expertise in strategic IT leadership, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, digital transformation and innovation, and team leadership and development. His priority is enabling organizations to optimize operations, enhance IT governance and improve the client experience through leading-edge, secure technology solutions.
“We’re thrilled to have Matthew join the Bank,” said Krista Snelling, WCCB President and Chief Executive Officer. “He brings a deep knowledge of information technology, digital transformation and cybersecurity that will benefit our clients and support the security of our infrastructure and success of the Bank. He’s a welcome addition to the leadership team and we look forward to his contributions.”
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“It is an honor to join West Coast Community Bank at such an exciting time in the Bank’s growth,” said March. “I look forward to bolstering the strength of the company’s technology infrastructure and driving digital enhancements. I share the Bank’s commitment to innovation, security and operational excellence, and I am eager to collaborate with our leadership team.”
March joins WCCB from Sunwest Bank, where he also served as Chief Information Officer. His extensive experience includes CIO roles at Pacific Premier Bank, Colony American Finance and Carrington Mortgage Holding, LLC, as well as the roles of Information Officer and Chief Administrative Officer at Banc of California.
In addition to his professional achievements, March has a strong record of community engagement. He served as Chair of the Carrington Charitable Foundation, supporting more than 100 charitable organizations nationwide. He also launched a technology mentoring initiative in partnership with the California Conservation Corps youth program in Los Angeles and spearheaded a donation program providing refurbished laptops and monitors to schools, Boys and Girls Clubs and other nonprofit organizations.
March studied Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics at California State University, Chico. He has also served as a volunteer adjunct professor at several community colleges in California. In addition to his academic and professional pursuits, March is a published author and frequent industry speaker, and he recently filed his second technology patent.
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