David Haithcock
President & CEO
Huntington Beach, CA
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Summary
25+ Years in Nonprofit Administration and Operations: 25+ years of nonprofit experience with over 16 years in a senior executive management level capacity with organizations of 281 employees and $40 million operating budget; 13 external volunteer committees and 6 internal senior staff committees.
Experience
2017
Nov
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2020
Apr
President & CEO
California Community Banking Network / Irvine, CA
- Successfully spun-off from parent company as a new and separately chartered California nonprofit organization within 45 days
- Secured $1M in new capital enabling the creation and implementation of new operational systems including information technology, accounting platform, association management, billing, and communications
- Officially launching Jan 1, 2018, grew membership to a 47% penetration rate within the first full year and 58% penetration rate by the second year
- Analyzed and managed financials driving a sustainable organization with the optimal resources to meet current and projected growth. Exceeded year over year net revenue by $247,000 via new programs and services
- Increased educational revenue by $192,000 while decreasing expenses by $61,000 within the first year
- Maximized operational efficiency through the utilization of third-party service providers for accounting, communications, program development, and event management
- Managed the daily operations of state and federal advocacy efforts as well as local community outreach programs.
- Formulated the strategic vision while advancing the short and long-term goals of the Board of Directors
- Lead statewide outreach efforts educating the public on the uniqueness of the industry while driving engagement with a variety of constituents
- Identified public and private sector business initiatives through research leading to the development and successful enactment of legislation permitting future financial partnering relationships to move forward
- Frequently provided testimony before the California Legislature and County Board of Supervisors
2006
May
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2017
Nov
Executive Director
California Community Banking Network / Irvine
- Concurrently served as the Executive Director of the state affiliate and subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America to lead the operations within the California marketplace
- Established annual budget of $1.4M, and instituted an online portal providing the Board regular access to financials
- Developed new products and services to fill current voids in the marketplace increasing revenue by $196,000
- Drove the conception, formation, and execution of an innovative re-branding effort creating the California Community Banking Network
- Fostered relationships with state and federal legislative representatives while managing the organization’s Political Action Committee and overseeing the management of Sacramento based government relation consultants ensuring increased visibility of constituents
- Composed industry position papers and prepared testimony on topics including Federal Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, small business financial development corporations, economic development and enterprise zones, and consumer privacy
- Collaborated cross functionally promoting organization and constituency via various media channels and community outreach programs. Provided guidance on all written and electronic forms of communication
- Lead statewide outreach efforts educating the public on the uniqueness of the industry while driving enhanced engagement with constituents
- Identified public and private sector business initiatives through research leading to the development and successful enactment of legislation permitting future financial opportunities to move forward
2006
May
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2017
Nov
Executive Vice President
Independent Community Bankers of America / Irvine, CA
- Recruited by CEO in returning to organization as a member of the senior executive leadership team; an organization with 281 employees and a $40 million operating budget; parent to five independent for-profit corporations
- Appointed to the budget, strategic, and long-term planning committees tasked to provide input for the current and future direction of the organization along with the eight internal departments and thirteen external volunteer committees.
- Participated in the development of new programs supporting new revenue growth of approximately $1 million per year with an approximate $2.1 million stretch goal
- Originator and co-architect of a new and innovative nationwide educational platform generating approximately $2.2 million in revenue
- Developed fundraising campaigns for organization’s state and federal political action committees; separately raising approximately $1.2 million for state and federal reelection campaign committee events
- On a bimonthly basis, evaluated and assessed the consolidated financial status reports to ensure proper execution of both the short and long-term goals approved by the Board of Directors
- Collaborated in instituting a new approach to the strategic planning process by expansion of staff participation beyond senior management and inclusive of frontline and forward-facing staff members
2005
Apr
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2006
May
Vice President
America's Community Bankers (501 c6) / Irvine, CA
- Established a new western regional office for a Washington DC based organization designed to broaden the organization’s market share opportunities
- Actively represented the organization before federal legislators and regulatory agencies
- Facilitated and fostered relationships with state and regional organizations to drive collaboration efforts
- Collaborated directly with the capital markets department, establishing a newly designed western region investor relation’s conference. Represented organizations before prospective and current members
2003
Mar
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2005
Apr
Director of Government Relations
GC Services, LLP / Laguna Hills, CA
- Developed and managed the organization’s national government relations program working with various agencies including California Board of Equalization, Utah State Tax Commission, Oregon Department of Revenue, County of Los Angeles, Orange County Department of Child Support Services, Polk County Florida Clerk of Courts, and U.S. Department of Treasury at city, county, state and federal levels.
- Successfully prospected and built trust with leadership and key stakeholders. Secured a multi-million dollar cornerstone account for the firm.
- Promoted legislation to further enhance company’s ability to compete in both current and future markets such as Utah, Montana, and Oregon. Collaborated and established relationships with key legislative, agency representatives, leadership and staff in multiple states including California, Utah and Oregon.
- Provided guidance on public policy initiatives, such as California Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and managed external lobbying consulting firms. Created and implemented lobbying operational procedures efforts ensuring compliance.
2001
Feb
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2003
Mar
Executive Director/CEO
California Mortgage Bankers Association / Sacramento, CA
- Increased net revenue by $200K+ annually and grew membership by over 30%. Managed conference budgets increasing profitability by 28%.
- Created and set the annual budget of $2.1M reporting monthly cash flow projections to leadership and key stakeholders. Produced a Board of Directors quarterly and annual budget reporting process enhancing communication and trust.
- Identified, defined, and implemented new accounting procedures and controls enabling corporate compliance as well as developed new marketing materials for membership development and industry promotion.
- Established new relationships with members of the press and industry trade publications enhancing public perspective.
- Directed and monitored legislative as well as regulatory policy. Managed key political action committees and outside governmental lobbying consultants. Provided testimony before government and regulatory agencies.
- Expanded educational workshops by implementing new accredited educational programs such as Western Secondary Conference, Legal Counsel, and Commercial Real Estate Forum.
1993
Sep
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2001
Feb
Director of Bank & Government Relations
Independent Community Bankers of America / Newport Beach, CA
- Executed government relations as a registered lobbyist at the State and Federal Level
- Provided legislative direction on proposed policy initiatives including Financial Literacy, Protections for Victims of Financial Abuse for the Elderly and Disabled, and Federal Economic Growth while simultaneously reviewing and monitoring legislative and regulatory activity
- Designed and implemented new grassroots outreach programs growing membership recruitment by 21% and retention by 98% in various regions including Southern, Northern and Central California and the 9 western States
- Provided due diligence regarding prospective service providers such as Travelers Insurance, Deluxe Checks and Bank Owned Life Insurance as the Board of Directors administrator and facilitator
Education
1991
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1994
University of California, Riverside
Business Economics / Labor Economics, Politics and Economic Policy, Managerial Economics
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