Lesli Matukaitis
About Lesli Matukaitis
Lesli Matukaitis serves as the Area President at FocusCFO, leveraging extensive experience in financial structuring and commercial lending. With a background that includes roles at Comerica Bank and DFCU Financial, she specializes in providing financial management and strategic insights to mid-sized companies across several states.
Current Role at FocusCFO
Lesli Matukaitis serves as the Area President at FocusCFO, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she operates across multiple states, including Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina. She focuses on providing financial management and proactive financial strategies to companies with revenues ranging from $2 to $30 million. Her work aims to maximize cash flow and profitability for her clients.
Previous Experience at Comerica Bank
Lesli Matukaitis has extensive experience at Comerica Bank, where she held several positions over a span of years. She worked as a Lender in both the Middle Market and Small Business divisions from 2001 to 2007. Additionally, she served as a Vice President, Business Banker from 2011 to 2014, and as a Client Relationship Manager for 11 months in 2011. Her roles included responsibilities in credit analysis and training, contributing to her strong background in financial structuring and commercial lending.
Leadership Role at DFCU Financial
From 2014 to 2017, Lesli Matukaitis held the position of Senior Vice President at DFCU Financial in Dearborn, Michigan. In this leadership role, she was responsible for overseeing financial operations and contributing to the strategic direction of the organization. Her tenure at DFCU Financial further solidified her expertise in credit risk management and financial services.
Educational Background and Certifications
Lesli Matukaitis studied Finance at Michigan State University, where she earned her degree from The Eli Broad College of Business between 1994 and 1998. She later pursued an MBA at Wayne State University, completing her studies from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, she achieved the Certified Exit Planning Advisor designation from the Exit Planning Institute between 2021 and 2023, enhancing her qualifications in financial advisory services.
Industry Contributions and Thought Leadership
Lesli Matukaitis has contributed to industry knowledge through various platforms. She has been featured on the 2 Views Podcast, where she discussed negotiation enhancement. Furthermore, she has authored articles for the FocusCFO blog, sharing insights on financial management and strategies for business owners. Her contributions reflect her commitment to enhancing financial literacy and providing valuable resources to her clients.