Cal Coast's Todd Lane Named Finalist for CEO of the Year Award

The honor recognizes Todd's exceptional leadership, commitment to financial inclusion, and values-driven community impact.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:59am

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California Coast Credit Union, the longest serving financial institution in San Diego, has announced that President & CEO Todd Lane has been named a finalist for the 2026 CEO of the Year Award by the San Diego Business Journal in the category of Business Nonprofit.

Why it matters

Under Todd Lane's leadership, Cal Coast has achieved remarkable growth, reaching over $3 billion in assets and serving over 200,000 members in southern California. The recognition highlights the credit union's focus on strong governance, responsible growth, and meaningful community impact.

The details

The honor recognizes Todd's exceptional leadership, commitment to financial inclusion, and values-driven community impact. With Todd's vision and direction, the Cal Coast Cares Foundation was established in 2015 and to date has awarded over $1.5 million in grants to local teachers and scholarships to college-bound students, including a special program for current and former foster youth. In addition, during Todd's tenure, a new Cal Coast Student Financial Center was opened on the SDSU campus, and in the past year two new branches were opened – the Spectrum Innovation branch in Kearny Mesa and the Logan Heights branch, which is one of the first financial institutions in the southeast area of San Diego, serving historically under-resourced communities.

  • California Coast Credit Union was founded over 100 years ago.
  • The Cal Coast Cares Foundation was established in 2015.
  • Todd Lane has served as President & CEO of California Coast Credit Union since 2015.

The players

Todd Lane

President & CEO of California Coast Credit Union.

California Coast Credit Union

The longest serving financial institution in San Diego, with over $3 billion in assets and serving nearly 200,000 members.

Cal Coast Cares Foundation

A philanthropic organization established in 2015 that has awarded over $1.5 million in grants and scholarships to support local communities.

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What they’re saying

“This recognition speaks to the consistency of our approach – focused on strong governance, responsible growth, and meaningful community impact. Our priority remains serving members in a way that builds trust over time.”

— Todd Lane, President & CEO, California Coast Credit Union

What’s next

The winner of the 2026 CEO of the Year Award will be announced at the San Diego Business Journal's annual awards ceremony in May 2026.

The takeaway

California Coast Credit Union's recognition of its CEO Todd Lane as a finalist for the prestigious CEO of the Year Award highlights the credit union's commitment to financial inclusion, community impact, and values-driven leadership in the San Diego region.