Gil Levy is a seasoned financial analyst and business manager with decades of experience as a financial regulator, followed by high level employment as chief executive in the financial services industry. He has also been involved in real estate development and leasing, having successfully navigated the economic downturn that began in the 4th quarter of 2007, and then heading the successful sale of the project. His combined 40 years in regulatory, financial and entrepreneurship allows him a unique perspective when considering the financial needs of businesses.
He has been a long-time member of the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce, serving as Chair of the Economic Development Committee in 2020 and as Chair of the Board of the Chamber in 2021. He also serves on the Advisory Board at UF Innovate at The Hub and served on the Regional Advisory Board of the United States Small Business Administration, North Florida District. Other board memberships include The Cade Museum, CDS Family and Behavioral Health Services, Citizens State Bank, The Sebastian Ferrero Foundation, the North Central Florida YMCA and Junior Achievement. He also served as a mentor during a prior session of StartUp Quest.
He recently retired as Senior Vice President at VyStar Credit Union and will now focus on Management Consulting Services at startup and small enterprises.
He is a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico with a degree in Business Management and Finance.
Gil’s wife of 43 years is Becky (née) Rivera. His children are both UF graduates, and his first grandson is about to celebrate his first birthday.
He is fully bilingual in English and Spanish.