Evolving the governance and reporting pillar within the broader ERM function. Managing and strengthening Raistone governance by creating a formal ERM Framework. Responsible for distributing data-driven insights, important industry trends/best practices in the ERM arena, and reports regarding performance and related risk exposure for Executive Management and key stakeholders.

Coordinator for adult lesson program. This is how I volunteer to support our cross-country skiing community.

Volunteer Board Director positions including President and Treasurer

• Senior Vice President Enterprise Risk Management | 2019–Present• VP ERM & QC | 2016–2019• AVP Risk Management/Compliance | 2012–2016In this role, I formulated and maintained the ERM framework and risk assessments while directing ERM staff members. I chaired Operational Risk Management and Credit Risk Management Committees. I collaborated with ALCO Committee, Information Security Committee, Pricing Committee, and ERM Committees to define and/or propose risk policy. I administered outsourced internal audit and critical user privileges such as management and certification of core-systems. I further developed risk monitoring alongside IT, management, and analytics and insights. I designed and implemented all aspects of pertinent projects such as fraud risk awareness, compensation risk assessment, and information security policies. I created fair lending comparative and business impact analysis, QC frameworks, as well as vendor risk assessments/diligence process.Key achievements:• Built enterprise risk management team and framework to influence decision making.• Outsourced internal audit to increase efficiency and decrease cost.• Instated QC to communicate about gaps of critical lending controls to management and help to devise as well as institute solutions.• Led or occupied membership role to attain objectives of credit union projects.• Directed configuration and implementation of risk management software to quantify risk exposure and explore what-if scenarios and limits.

• Vice President, Director of Risk Management and Control | 2008–2012• Vice President, Audit and Risk Review Director | 2005–2008When occupying both roles, I headed audit and ERM personnel to enforce adherence with FDICIA and the Sarbanes Oxley Act. I tested internal controls over financial reporting of Sterling Financial Corporation and all subsidiaries to ensure compliance. I reported findings to the Audit Committee and management, integrated and enhanced processes related to audit of internal controls, and facilitated relevant and transparent reporting about risk. I focused on controls pertaining to credit, operations, compliance, financial, and information technology. In addition, I exercised oversight of corporate insurance functions. I conceptualized risk assessments, fulfilled regulatory examination requests, and coordinated responses for exams and regulatory action through partnership with management.Key achievements: • Established team and framework to test internal controls over financial reporting for SOX and FIDICIA compliance.• Designed business impact analysis framework to prioritize recovery efforts during disaster.• Drafted effective corporate insurance policies with outside broker to transfer cyber, operational, and legal risk.• Created risk-based program to improve vendor management.• Guided configuration and introduction of GRC Software to improve risk and control monitoring and reporting.