Pub. 7 2019 Issue 1

www.uba.org 28 7(a) loans in the district, totaling more than $38.8 million and representing 20 percent of the 997 SBA-backed loans approved in Utah. Capital provided through Zions Bank’s loans to Utah businesses allowed them to grow so that they could hire 547 new employ- ees and maintain 1,119 positions in 2018, according to SBA data. Fifty-two percent of loans approved this year by Zions were to women- and minority-owned businesses. Zions Bank Employees Honor Military Veterans Zions Bank employees across Utah and Idaho paid tribute to military veterans in November with branch exhibits and face-to-face recognitions. At the Bountiful branch, retired Sg. Maj. Theodore “Bud” Benard, a World War II veteran with a long and decorat- ed military career, was recognized for his military service. Other Zions Bank branches, including those in Bountiful, Burley, Payson, Riverton, Salt Lake City and Sandy, set up displays featuring military uniforms, historic photos and other memorabilia. Zions Bank has a proud track record of supporting the military community through banking services, employment opportuni- ties and veteran-owned business partnerships. Zions Celebrates 10 Years of Financial Literacy in Utah Classrooms Marking 10 years of financial literacy in Utah classrooms, Zions Bank President and CEO Scott Anderson delivered a birthday cake — with an extra serving of financial wisdom — to Corner Canyon High School students in November. While tackling money-related topics isn’t always a piece of cake, Zions Bank employees across Utah delivered cupcakes to finan- cial literacy classes in 2018 to support and encourage financial education efforts. Anderson was joined by Pat Jones, CEO of the Women’s Lead- ership Institute and a former state legislator championing financial education, to talk with students about the progress of financial education in Utah classrooms and deliver an interac- tive lesson on credit card spending. Zions CIO Honored by Women Tech Council Chief Information Officer Jennifer Smith was recognized for her leadership in technology by the Women Tech Council on Oct. 24. In an industry where only 10 percent of CIOs are female, Smith is the first female CIO at Zions Bancorporation. She provides executive leadership for the implementation of Zions’ core banking system replacement, the largest project in the compa- ny’s history. The issues of aging underlying core technology plague the banking industry, and Zions is the first in the United States to undertake this transformation. Zions was awarded Celent’s Model Bank Core Transformation Award for this game-changing effort. n  Bank Kudos — continued from page 27 T he Federal Deposit Insurance Corpora- tion (FDIC) recently announced that Len Wil- liams, CEO and president of People’s Utah Bancorp (Nasdaq: PUB), has been appointed to the FDIC Advisory Committee on Community Banking. He is one of 18 representatives from around the country who advise the FDIC on a broad range of community bank policy and regulatory matters. “Community banks play a critically important role in the financial system and economy of the United States,” said FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams. “We are fortunate to have such highly respected professionals who are willing to volunteer their time and talents to provide input on the issues most important to community banks. I look forward to working with the Advisory Committee members.” Williams has served as CEO and pres- ident of People’s Utah Bancorp and as CEO of People’s Intermountain Bank since January 2018. He has also been a director of People's Utah Bancorp and People's Intermountain Bank since March 2017. Previously, he was a director, President and Chief Executive Officer of Home Federal Bancorp, which was a Nasdaq-listed company from 2008 until the company was sold in 2014. n About People’s Utah Bancorp People’s Utah Bancorp is the holding company for People’s Intermountain Bank. People’s Inter- mountain Bank is a full-service community bank providing loans, deposit and cash management services to individuals and businesses. The Bank offers its clients direct access to decision makers, unparalleled responsiveness, seasoned relationship managers, and technology solutions. People’s Inter- mountain Bank has 26 locations in three banking divisions, Bank of American Fork, Lewiston State Bank, and People’s Town & Country Bank; a leasing division, GrowthFunding Equipment Finance; and a mortgage division, People’s Intermountain Bank Mortgage. The Bank has been serving communi- ties in Utah and southern Idaho for more than 100 years. More information about PUB is available at www.peoplesutah.com UTAH CEO, LEN WILLIAMS, APPOINTED TO FDIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY BANKING