Meet Sierra Pacific

Discover Sierra Pacific Credit Union, Nevada's oldest credit union since 1936. Dedicated to serving the unsung heroes who build and grow our communities. Join us for personalized financial services tailored to your needs.

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All the Credit Belongs to You.

Welcome to Sierra Pacific Credit Union. Since 1936, we’ve been committed to a single mission: To be the financial resource for the unsung heroes who build and grow the communities we call home.

Proud to serve utility workers, tradespeople, and construction crews. Dedicated to healthcare workers, waste management pros, and entrepreneurs.

For all who work tirelessly to keep our homes lit, families healthy, and towns thriving.

We provide financial services, but it's our members who deserve all the credit. Join Sierra Pacific Credit Union and become part of a community that values and respects the hard work you put in.

 Leadership Team

Leslie Ramsdell

President and CEO

775.834.4570

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Leslie Ramsdell was appointed President and CEO of Sierra Pacific in January of 2023. Prior to that, she spent over 21 years serving in various roles at Sierra, from teller to Director of Operations and IT, and finally to Vice President in 2022. Leslie also holds a position on Sierra's Board of Directors, and on UNR's College of Business Advisory Board.

Megan Matthias

Director of Lending

775.834.4936

Megan Mathias has worked with credit unions and mortgage companies in Vermont and Nevada since 1998. In her years at Sierra Pacific, Megan has filled numerous positions from FSR to St. Mary’s Branch Manager. As Director of Lending, Megan enjoys connecting members with the perfect products needed for their success. Outside of work, Megan enjoys spending time with her husband and dogs.

Gilbert Oliver

Director of Accounting

775.834.4290

Gil Oliver has long worked with community financial institutions, including Heritage Bank of Nevada and Nevada Banking Co. Gil earned his BA in Accounting at Morrison University. He stays involved in the community and is a former youth sports coach among other volunteerism.

Tom Wambaugh

Director of Operations

775.834.4855

Prior to joining Sierra in 2024, Tom Wambaugh spent 16 years as the Vice President of Member Services at a regional credit union. Tom started his career at a national bank, where he served in every branch position from Teller to Branch Manager, later becoming a Market Performance Manager and supporting many branches in multiple states. He has extensive experience in several areas of banking including Member Service, Operations, Learning and Development, and Personal Finance. He has a passion for retirement planning, recently authoring a book on the subject directed towards young adults, and loves traveling the world with his family.   

 Board of Directors

Leslie Ramsdell

President and CEO

Jim Hunting

Chair

Michael Barnes

Vice Chair

Robert Aytes

Director

Carolyn Barbash

Director

Nan Boyer

Director

Robert Fitch

Secretary

Bruce Harvey

Director

Matthew Helmers

Director

Don Ross

Director

Mary Simmons

Director