Susan Anderson
Senior vice president, VisionBank
A banking executive with 34 years of experience, Susan Anderson is a top producer at St. Louis Park-based VisionBank. Having been with the bank since 2013, Anderson’s leadership has increased
2023 Notable Leaders Banking and Finance
From credit unions and banks to law firms and insurance companies, our 2023 Notable Leaders in Banking and Finance are responsible for making daily high-stakes economic and fiscal decisions for their organizations. Meet 21 Twin Cities professionals who are setting the standard for excellence.
Methodology: The individuals featured did not pay to be included. Their profiles were drawn from nomination materials. This list is not comprehensive; it includes only people who were nominated and accepted after the editorial review. To qualify for this list, individuals must have at least five years of experience in their field and have shown the ability to effect change in their roles or areas of practice.
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Andy Clausen
Senior vice president/senior loan officer, Amplio Economic Development Corp.
In his executive role at Amplio, Andy Clausen helps make small business dreams a reality. Amplio is an Arden Hills-based nonprofit certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration to provide
Scott Coleman
Partner, Ballard Spahr LLP
As a longtime banking and finance attorney, Scott Coleman has counseled countless Minnesota banks and banking holding companies in matters ranging from mergers and capital raising to changes in bank
Adam Elliott
Founder/CEO/president, Kevari
With more than 30 years of experience in data science and fraud prevention, Adam Elliott is a nationally known speaker and expert who is driven to equip financial institutions with
Amber Garofalo
Originating branch manager, CrossCountry Mortgage
Over the course of two decades in the banking and finance industry, Amber Garofalo has developed an extensive background in originating, processing, underwriting, closing, and servicing mortgages. In the past
Bill Gaumond
Chief financial officer, Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America
Bill Gaumond likes to be called the growth CFO at Allianz Life. He makes investing in long-term growth strategies a focus for the insurance company, even in today’s volatile market.
Darrel German
Minnesota regional president, Huntington National Bank
Before Darrel German took over as Huntington Bank’s Minnesota regional president in 2021, the bank’s presence in the state was a retail branch network with approximately 70 locations. Under German’s
Mara Humphrey
President/CEO, Minnesota Credit Union Network
Mara Humphrey is the newly appointed president and CEO of the Minnesota Credit Union Network. With nearly $39 billion in assets, the St. Paul credit union serves 2.1 million members
Karen Inkel
Vice president/head of advice & planning solutions, Thrivent
Karen Inkel leads a team of nearly 40 and is responsible for creating and implementing a well-defined advice strategy for Thrivent—a key priority for the organization. With more than a
Curtis James
Owner/president, Bear Market Financial Services
In 2022, Curtis James founded Bear Market Financial Services to help Twin Cities families confidently pursue their retirement. The Plymouth-based organization is fast becoming a nationally recognized brand for financial
Amara Mackey
Vice president of finance, Ideal Credit Union
From serving as a bank intern during high school to becoming a bank teller and working her way up to vice president of finance, Amara Mackey developed a passion for
Andrew Meelberg
Director of commercial real estate lending, Alerus
Andrew Meelberg leads the commercial real estate team at Alerus, where he guides commercial real estate strategy and oversees the company’s commercial real estate loan investment portfolio. After joining the
Steven Meirink
CEO of financial and corporate compliance, Wolters Kluwer
A proven leader at Wolters Kluwer, Steven Meirink was recently named CEO of financial and corporate compliance, a Minneapolis division of the Dutch-based firm, which provides regulatory compliance services and
Lisa Peterson
Director, Eagle Ridge Partners
Since joining Eagle Ridge Partners in 2019, Lisa Peterson has become a key player, building on the momentum from her early career at accounting powerhouses Deloitte and KPMG. As director
Lisa Salazar
Chief deposit officer, Bridgewater Bank
Lisa Salazar leads the branch network, product development group, treasury sales group, and operations teams at Bridgewater Bank, all of which have contributed to significant growth in recent years. Under
John Schonberg
Chief investment officer, Stonebridge Capital Advisors
John Schonberg oversees investment activities and the portfolio management team at Stonebridge Capital Advisors. He’s a portfolio manager for the St. Paul firm’s top institutional and high-net-worth clients. With his
Cammy Smith
CEO, Integrated Equity Management
Cammy Smith rose through the ranks at Bloomington-based Integrated Equity Management, from financial advisor to CEO, a role she took on in 2021. Along the way, Smith diversified her experiences
Susan Stiles
Founder/president, Stiles Financial Services Inc.
Susan Stiles founded Stiles Financial Services, an independent financial consulting firm, in 2000. The Edina firm emphasizes custom portfolio management and holistic advice solutions and specializes in advisory services for