Black History Month Spotlight: Deidra Okwena In February, we observe Black History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s Black and African American employees. Today, we’re featuring Deidra Okwena, IT Project Manager. Hometown: Highlands Ranch, CO Years at FirstBank: Nearly 2.5 years Other positions held with organizations/boards: 1. In 3 to 4 sentences, describe your experience in getting to where… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Janiro DeShawn Kennedy In February, we observe Black History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s Black and African American employees. Today, we’re featuring Janiro DeShawn Kennedy, Contact Center Supervisor. Hometown: Boulder, CO Years at FirstBank: 8 years 1. In 3 to 4 sentences, describe your experience in getting to where you are today. My experience getting… Read More
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Alejandro Gastelum FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In September and October, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s Hispanic employees. Today, we’re featuring Alejandro Gastelum, West Market Branch Manager. Hometown: Mazatlán, Sinaloa, México Years at FirstBank: 9 Years 1. In three to four sentences,… Read More
Asian American Pacific Islander History Month Spotlight: Tim Meyers FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In May, we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month (AAPI) by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander employees. Today, we’re featuring Tim Meyers, Enterprise Cloud and Infrastructure Architect. Hometown: New Brunswick, NJ (up to age 11) then… Read More
Asian American Pacific Islander History Month Spotlight: Ann Allen FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In May, we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month (AAPI) by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander employees. Today, we’re featuring Ann Allen, Business Analyst. Hometown: Richmond, Virginia Years at FirstBank: 2 years Other positions held with… Read More
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Jamie Block FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s women in leadership. Today we’re featuring Jamie Block, IT Director, Infrastructure. Hometown: Metamora, Illinois Years at FirstBank: 5 years In three to four sentences, describe your experience in… Read More
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Patricia Johnston FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s women in leadership. Today we’re featuring Patricia Johnston, Senior Vice President of Loan Servicing. Hometown: Dixon, California Years at FirstBank: 11 years Other positions held with organizations/boards: In… Read More
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Jessica Anson FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s women in leadership. Today we’re featuring Jessica Anson, IT Director, Apps Development. Hometown: Littleton, CO Years at FirstBank: 24 years Other positions held with organizations/boards: I served as… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Linda Chapa FirstBank believes there’s unity in diversity. In February, we observe Black History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s Black and African American employees. Today, we’re featuring Contact Center Supervisor, Linda Chapa. Hometown: Seoul, South Korea Years at FirstBank: 11 years In 3 to 4 sentences, describe your experience getting to where you are today. My… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Danielle Vaughan FirstBank believes there’s unity in diversity. In February, we observe Black History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s strongest Black and African American leaders. Today, we’re featuring President of Compliance, Danielle Vaughan. Hometown: Denver Years at FirstBank: 21 Other positions held with organizations/boards: Currently: Previously: Describe your experience in getting to where you are today. Technically,… Read More