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Andy Leikin

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Chief Credit Officer & Chief Lending Officer at Liberty Bank
📍 Seattle, Washington, United States

Andy Leikin is the Chief Credit and Lending Officer at Liberty Bank, focusing on balancing growth with intelligent risk management. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and graduate of Michigan State University, he has extensive experience in credit strategy and team leadership. Colleagues describe him as knowledgeable, collaborative, and articulate.

He is a community-focused leader who actively encourages participation in local events like those for the South Sound RMA, where he is the Board Development Committee Chair. Andy is passionate about mentoring and developing teams, viewing it as one of the most rewarding aspects of his job.

He is actively exploring new digital lending platforms for small businesses, seeking innovative solutions to enhance banking services.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Chief Credit Officer & Chief Lending Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Priorities

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Innovation in Banking
Authored a publication on the cultural shifts required for banks to innovate and compete in the modern era, emphasizing the need for a culture of trust and experimentation.
Digital Lending Platforms
Has a stated interest in identifying and potentially implementing a new digital lending platform for small business, asking his network for recommendations on leading solutions.
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Career

Work history

12-2020
Chief Credit Officer & Chief Lending Officer
Liberty Bank
7-2018 - 12-2020
Sr. Vice President - Head of Credit Risk & Portfolio Management
HomeStreet Bank
5-2014 - 7-2018
Vice President - Credit Risk Manager / Regional Commercial Lending Underwriting Manager
HomeStreet Bank
11-2013 - 4-2014
Vice President - Credit Administration / Special Assets Officer
HomeStreet Bank
5-2010 - 10-2013
Vice President - Senior Credit Officer / Relationship Manager
Fortune Bank
In the press

Media appearances

Grow Approvals Without Growing Losses – Interview with Andy Leikin, Chief Credit Officer & Chief Lending Officer, Liberty Bank. Featured in Leaders in Lending (Podcast)
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Andy Leikin – Biography. Featured in Liberty Bank (official website)
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Education
BA
Michigan State University
2016 - 2018
Graduate Level Certificate
Pacific Coast Banking School
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