Category: C-Suite

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Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce that Dominic Karaba recently joined Veritex Bank as President and Chief Banking Officer, responsible for all customer relationship growth through developing, implementing, and achieving annual goals and objectives. Karaba will be expected to significantly contribute to the strategic planning and direction of the bank by focusing on the core…

Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce that Brian Johnson recently joined First United Bank as Chief Financial Officer, responsible for leading and establishing the financial strategy that supports the organizations’ return targets within its ongoing strategy. Johnson will collaborate closely with Greg Massey, the CEO, to strategize and shape long-term financial outcomes for the business…

Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce that Abi Subendranathan recently joined NuBridge Commercial Lending as Chief Financial Officer, responsible for the enabling organic growth, the finance team, and developing the technology support to grow the lending platform. Subendranathan will serve as a senior member of the management team and a key contributor to the overall…

Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce that Scott Fagin recently joined Blue Sky Bank as EVP, Chief Credit Officer, accountable for managing risk for Blue Sky Bank’s shareholders and clients, while enabling the bank’s strategic initiatives and growth goals. Fagin will be responsible for developing processes, systems, and people to ensure risks are properly managed…

Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce that David Pass recently joined Equity Bank as Chief Information Officer, responsible for ensuring that information technology adds maximum value to the business to facilitate the long-term success of Equity Bank. Pass will deliver value through strategic leadership in the areas of digital innovation, data analytics, automation, and overall…

Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce that Ann Knutson has joined Equity Bank as Chief Human Resources Officer, responsible for all areas of the HR function including talent management, training and development, benefits, change management, compensation, HR compliance and M&A support. Knutson will take the lead on developing and implementing a best-in-class talent management function…

Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce that Danny App has joined Independent Financial as Executive Vice President, Head of Operations. In this newly-created role, App will have oversight of loan, deposit, and treasury operations, in addition to various operational and technology initiatives to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Independent’s back office. App bring a…

Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce the placement of Laura Rau as Chief Compliance Officer of Independent Financial. In this role, Rau will be responsible for developing compliance strategy, directing, and monitoring the overall compliance programs enterprise wide. Prior to joining Independent Financial, Rau was Chief Compliance Officer at Texas Capital Bank. “Chartwell Partners is…

Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce that Blake Murphy was recently appointed Chief Risk Officer of Bank of England in Little Rock, Arkansas, responsible for assessing and developing a best-in-class risk function for the Bank and its mortgage division. Murphy joins Bank of England from Archer, where he served as a Financial Services Specialist. Murphy’s…

Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce the placement of Calli Chinen as Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer with TransPecos Banks. Chinen will have overall responsibility for compliance policy and developing, implementing, and maintaining systems and processes to ensure ongoing compliance while enabling growth. Chinen most recently served as Consumer and Digital Banking/Marketing and…