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Accomplished banking executive, advisor to companies, and talented leader that enables success. An outstanding communicator, direct but sensitive to varying audiences. Known as a leader who is highly consultative and develops supportive relationships with colleagues and partners.Experienced with both public and privately held businesses, an expert at approaches to create value and liquidity for shareholders. Uses an agile style to address revenue and growth opportunities, accelerate the adoption of digital solutions, and create efficiencies in a business. Simplifies complex issues and brings clarity to expedite solutions. Throughout career as a banker, advised large cap and mid-market companies through all economic cycles -- especially relevant to the unique challenges businesses face today. Considered an expert in understanding the economics of a wide range of industries, from manufacturing and distribution to specialty retail and technology. As EVP at U.S. Bank established the Strategy Team for Corporate & Commercial Banking, transforming the business through investments in technology, analytics, digital investment, strategic marketing and Environmental and Social Governance (ESG). Leverages data analytics to organize complex information and deploy it for enhanced performance. Facilitates business line leaders across the enterprise to develop and refine strategic plans. In previous role as Head of Commercial Banking, repositioned the business achieving industry leading results in revenue growth, employee satisfaction, risk management and regulatory activities, and client experience. Highly engaged in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, served as leadership advisor to the largest women’s Business Resource Group (BRG) at U.S. Bank. As a board member for the Center for Economic Inclusion, contributed thought leadership to address the urgent challenges of racial economic disparity. As Chair of the Minneapolis Downtown Council, sponsored an updated strategic plan, launched the implementation, and caused a leadership transition to position the organization for the next era of impact.