New First National Vice President/Senior Retail Operations Officer James KitzmillerFNB News:
SANTA FE ― John Asbury, president and CEO of First National Bank of Santa Fe, announces executive additions to its retail banking and operations teams.
These strategic hires are key steps in strengthening the core banking foundation of First National Santa Fe and First National Rio Grande.
“Attracting banking executives of top-notch caliber is part of First National’s commitment to invest in the communities we serve with the most talented people, outstanding customer service, and local decision making.” Asbury said. “The depth of experience, knowledge, and skills of our new colleagues make a great statement regarding the confidence they have in First National and the services we provide to our customers.”
James Kitzmiller has joined First National as vice president and senior retail operations officer, bringing 30 years of experience in retail banking operations and procedures.
In this role he is responsible for the customer experience throughout First National’s branch locations.
Kristen Paulson, new vice president and adit managerAs part of First National’s commitment to financial strength and stability, it has brought on Kristin Paulson as vice president and audit manager.
She is a CPA with 10 years of experience in internal audit including at a Fortune 500 financial services firm. By making these hires, First National is executing on its strategy to deliver an excellent client experience backed by skilled banking professionals.
“The strength of First National’s teams comes from our experience and commitment to our communities. This part of our culture is essential not only to our success but also to the success of our customers.” Michelle Coons, president of First National Santa Fe and First National Rio Grande said.
About First National
Chartered in 1870 as the first bank in the Southwest, First National Bank of Santa Fe has a rich heritage of community commitment and financial strength and stability. With $1.68 billion in assets (as of Sept. 30, 2015), First National is the largest locally chartered banking organization in the state of New Mexico operating as First National Rio Grande and First National Santa Fe. In Colorado, the Bank operates as First National Denver.
First National operates through 25 branch locations in Colorado and New Mexico. Its bank holding company Strategic Growth Bancorp Incorporated is headquartered in El Paso, Texas and is building a leading community bank enterprise in the Southwestern United States, which also includes Capital Bank, headquartered in El Paso, Texas.
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