Welcome
to LCAD
Laguna College of Art + Design (LCAD) is proud to welcome Kathy Reed to its Board of Trustees.
LCAD’s Board of Trustees guides the not-for-profit college in governance, policy, finance, and strategic planning. Each Trustee plays an important leadership role by inspiring others to join them in advancing LCAD’s mission to empower creative leaders.
Meet
Kathy Reed
Kathy Reed is a highly accomplished banking professional with extensive
experience in commercial real estate. As Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Farmers & Merchants Bank, she oversees lending for the bank’s Orange County Headquarters in Newport Beach, as well as branches in Laguna Beach, Corona del Mar, and Tustin. Reed manages the overall growth and quality of the region’s $1.5 billion loan portfolio, ensuring that customers and prospects receive service levels that exceed expectations.
Reed also serves on the UCI Center for Real Estate Advisory Board and has held leadership roles on the Finance Committee for the Pacific Club, among other organizations.
A longtime Laguna Beach resident, Reed and her husband, Roderick, a designer and artist, were married in Laguna Beach more than 30 years ago and raised their two sons in the community. Her deep passion for the arts and dedication to Laguna Beach make her a natural fit for LCAD’s Board of Trustees.