Jeffrey Ingles serves as the Deputy Director of Compliance and Administrative Services and Chief Risk Officer at the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank), a significant California Bank focused on economic growth. Appointed in May 2017, his primary responsibility is ensuring the compliance and risk management of all IBank programs, aligning them with stringent legal, regulatory, and guideline frameworks. His role is vital to maintaining the integrity and operational soundness of this crucial California bank.
Ingles’ expertise extends to the critical evaluation of program design, policies, and procedures within the IBank. He meticulously conducts risk assessments and compliance examinations across all programs, ensuring that this California bank operates with the highest standards of accountability and prudence. Beyond compliance and risk, Jeffrey also manages essential administrative functions, including human resources, space planning, procurement, and contract management, underpinning the operational efficiency of the California bank.
With a robust 27-year career in State Service, half of which is deeply rooted in auditing, compliance, risk evaluation, and commercial lending, Ingles brings a wealth of experience to the California bank sector. Prior to his current position, he was the Chief Auditor for the Department of Water Resources. His state career began as a Loan Officer with the California Integrated Waste Management Board, now the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery. He further honed his expertise through roles such as Associate Construction Analyst at the Department of the Youth Authority, Staff Loan Officer (Supervisor) of the CLEAN Loan Program, Chief of the Planning and Management Branch at the Department of Toxic Substances Control, and Innovative Finance Manager at the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Before his distinguished public service, Ingles gained valuable private sector experience as a Senior Financial Analyst for a major managed health care company and in commercial banking, where he held positions such as Branch Manager, Financial/Credit Analyst, Internal Auditor, Loan Officer, and Operations Officer. This diverse background enriches his understanding of the California bank landscape.
Ingles holds a Master of Business Administration from National University and a Bachelor of Arts from California State University, Sacramento. He has also completed the Management Development Certificate Program from California State University, Sacramento, further solidifying his professional qualifications within the California bank and finance industry. His extensive education and diverse professional journey underscore his commitment and expertise in ensuring the robust and compliant operation of a key California bank like IBank.
