Altabank
Altabank has hired two experienced banking professionals for key roles at its new Heber branch, which opened in early April.
Ayisha Mitchell will serve as the retail branch manager for Heber. Ayisha has 20 years of retail banking experience, including past roles as a teller, personal banker, relationship banker and branch manager. Most recently, she was the branch manager for KeyBank’s Provo branch.
Shawn Gergrich is the commercial relationship banker for Heber Valley. Shawn has over 30 years of experience in banking and finance, most recently as global training architect for Moody’s Financial, where he spent 18 years. Prior to Moody’s, he spent 16 years at KeyBank, beginning as an intern and working his way to the role of Utah district credit officer.
Bank of Utah
Bank of Utah Announces Retirement of Longtime Leaders Frank Browning and Jon Browning
Bank of Utah announced the retirement of Frank Browning and Jon Browning, who stepped down from their day-to-day roles at year-end after decades of distinguished service. Both will continue to serve on the bank’s Board of Directors in their current capacities, offering the thoughtful perspective and steady guidance that have shaped the organization for many years.
Frank and Jon Browning, brothers and lifelong members of the Weber County community, have each played a significant role in Bank of Utah’s growth, culture and long-standing commitment to community service. Their leadership reflects a family tradition at the bank, one that continues today through Ben Browning’s leadership as vice chairman and CEO.
Colby Dustin has been appointed executive vice president, chief financial officer. Dustin steps into the CFO role after nearly 17 years with Bank of Utah, most recently serving as senior vice president, chief risk officer. In his previous position, Dustin led the bank’s enterprise risk management efforts, overseeing regulatory compliance, information security and strategic partnerships. He has played a significant part in building the bank’s risk framework and supporting its growth.
Michael Leib has been added as vice president, controller. With more than 12 years of experience across multiple roles in banking and finance, Leib offers expertise in accounting, financial reporting, regulatory work and operational excellence. He began his career in customer service for American Express before moving into accounting at Comenity Bank. Most recently, he served as controller at FinWise Bank.
Kelly Hale has been promoted to senior vice president, business development team lead. She brings four decades of banking experience, including 25 years with Bank of Utah. She began her career serving as a teller for 10 years before transitioning to commercial lending, where she has worked for more than 30 years. Hale has completed extensive college coursework and is a graduate of Pacific Coast Banking School.
As Hale transitions into her new role, Jared Sellers will assume the commercial lending team lead position at the bank’s Orem branch, ensuring seamless service and continuity for clients and team members.
Bank of Utah also announced the following branch manager appointments:
- Mason Brown, Lindon Branch
- Ryan Feltner, Bountiful Branch
- Quinn McClune, Layton Branch
- Marci Hansen, Orem Branch
- Brooks Rose, Provo Branch
- Brynlee Watts, Brigham City Branch
