EVP and Chief Information Officer @ Zions Bancorporation

Leading industry changing technology initiatives (e.g. digital, core banking modernization), managing a complex operations and technology environment.  Leveraging operational excellence to support 2100 talented team members in achieving uncommon results.  Member of company's executive committee.


About us

  Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies with total assets exceeding $65 billion. Zions operates under local management teams and distinct brands in 11 western states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. 

The company is a national leader in Small Business Administration lending and public finance advisory services, and is a consistent top recipient of Greenwich Excellence awards in banking. In addition, Zions is included in the S&P 500 and NASDAQ Financial 100 indices.


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Led an organization of 1200 team members in the delivery of operational excellence for consumer, small business, and commercial loan servicing; electronic payments; customer call centers; and deposit and treasury operations functions.  Key executive leader for several key strategic enterprise initiatives to deliver organizational cost-savings and improved customer experiences, including: replacing core banking systems, consolidating loan centers, digitally enabling customer and back office experiences.
    
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As a direct report of the Board of Directors' Audit Committee, responsible for developing trusted internal audit function and interacting regularly with the Board of Directors and Regulators.  Expertise in operations, financial, credit, and market risk management.


Connected the people, processes and systems across diverse geographical businesses to optimize enterprise risk governance,  including implementing Risk and Control Self Assessment for  Basel II.  Managed information security, business continuity planning, technology management, payments, and vendor management policy functions for the enterprise.
    
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Reporting to the Chief Audit Executive, integral leader for creating a cohesive leadership culture in the organization. Led and developed IT audit teams with diverse skills and experiences.


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As a leadership fellow with the International Women's Forum program, completed a leadership executive education session.

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As a leadership fellow with the International Women's Forum program, completed executive education session.

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EVP Technology and Operations - Chief Information Officer at Zions Bancorporation

Zions Bancorporation

EVP Technology and Operations - Chief Information Officer

Zions Bancorporation

Group EVP and Director of Enterprise Operations

Zions Bancorporation

Senior Vice President - Chief Auditor

Wachovia Securities

SVP Operational Risk Manager

Wachovia Securities

SVP and IT Audit Director

University of Utah

Economics

M.S.

University of Utah

Economics

Honor BA

INSEAD

Executive Education Leadership Program

Harvard Business School

Executive Education Leadership Program

Harvard Business School

Harvard Young American Leaders Program - Executive Education