Isabella Bank Announces Promotion of Smith to Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
Jae Evans, Chief Executive Officer of Isabella Bank, announced the promotion of Julie Smith to Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. As Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Julie will continue to oversee the daily operations of the Information Technology Services Department and the technological needs of the Bank.
“Julie’s skills and experience continue to be a great asset to Isabella Bank. Her unwavering commitment to excellence and innovative leadership positively impacts our organization and we are grateful for her dedication, as it ensures our continued technological relevance and success,” stated Evans.
Julie earned her Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Business Law from Central Michigan University. She is also a graduate of the Perry School of Banking, Dale Carnegie Executive Leadership and Team Development programs, and Rollie Denison Leadership Academy. In addition, Julie has earned two prestigious designations within the information technology industry, Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC).
Julie has been with Isabella Bank for 40 years, spending 1 year as a high school co-op student and 39 years in Information Technology Services. She is a member of the Michigan Council of Women in Technology, working to inspire and grow women in the technology field. Julie has 3 children and 5 grandchildren. She currently resides in Midland with her husband, Paul.
About Isabella Bank
Isabella Bank, a state-chartered community bank headquartered in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, is a subsidiary of Isabella Bank Corporation (OTCQX: ISBA). Isabella Bank was established in 1903 and has been committed to serving the local banking needs of its customers and communities for 120 years. The Bank offers personal and commercial lending and deposit products, as well as investment, trust, and estate planning services through Isabella Wealth. The Bank has 31 locations throughout eight Mid-Michigan counties: Bay, Clare, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta, Midland, Montcalm, and Saginaw. For more information about Isabella Bank Corporation, visit the Investor Relations link at www.isabellabank.com.