George Leis Joins YMCA Board

Montecito Bank & Trust President and COO George Leis will join the YMCA of the USA board; Leis is a past chair and current board member for the Channel Islands YMCA, serving seven branches from Lompoc to Camarillo, and now he will join Y-USA as a board member. 

“It is an honor to be nominated to serve on the YMCA of the USA board,” Leis said. “I have personally witnessed the difference the YMCA makes in the lives of our community members, and it is a passion of mine to support and help the growth of this great organization. I look forward to being part of the national board as we seek to solve critical social issues.” The YMCA of the USA, headquartered in Chicago, reaches 10,000 communities nationwide. 

Leis currently serves as the President and Chief Operating Officer for Montecito Bank & Trust. He is also a board member of the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, Western Bankers Association, Cabrillo Pavilion Renovation Campaign, Santa Barbara Zoo, and Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce. He also serves as chair of the CSU Channel Islands Foundation board and committee chair for the Cal State Northridge Foundation board.