Jeremiah Smith, First Northern Bank’s President and Chief Executive Officer, announced that Amanda Connell has accepted the position of Senior Vice President/Operations Administrator.
Amanda joined First Northern Bank in 2022 as Vice President/Customer Experience Officer for the Information Services Department, where she managed the advancement of the Bank’s information technology in areas that improve internal and external customer experiences. She has extensive banking experience in Risk Management, Operations Administration, Branch Operations, and Compliance. Prior to joining First Northern Bank, Amanda served as Senior Vice President, Director of Customer Relationships and Operations for River Valley Community Bank in Yuba City.
In her new role as Senior Vice President/Operations Administrator, Amanda will join the Bank’s Senior Management Team, and will have oversight of branch operations, operation administration, bank security, facilities, and purchasing. She will also be responsible for bank-wide operational efficiencies, policies and procedures, fraud management, and project management. Amanda is a member of the Bank’s Information Services Steering Committee, Compliance Committee, Asset Liability Committee, Deposit Product Pricing Committee, and the Superior Service Committee.
Amanda is a graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School in Seattle, Washington and holds an Executive Leadership Certificate from the University of Washington Foster School of Business in Seattle, Washington. She is also currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from California Coast University in Santa Ana, California. Amanda holds certifications as a BSA/AML Professional, a Community Bank Compliance Officer, and a Community Bank Security Officer.
Amanda is a Board Trustee for Penn Valley Unified Elementary School District and the Secretary for West Coast Anti-Money Laundering Forum. Her volunteer efforts include teaching financial literacy in local schools through Junior Achievement, volunteering with local 4H chapters, and holding various board positions for youth activities and other community events.
Amanda is a native of Nevada County, California, where she currently resides with her husband and two children. She enjoys practicing and teaching yoga, traveling, and spending time with her family.
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