Amanda Connell, Cams
About Amanda Connell, Cams
Amanda Connell serves as the Senior Vice President and Operations Administrator at First Northern Bank, where she oversees various operational aspects of the bank. With extensive experience in banking operations, she has held multiple leadership roles at River Valley Community Bank and other financial institutions.
Current Role at First Northern Bank
Amanda Connell currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Operations Administrator at First Northern Bank. She has held this position since 2023 and is based in Dixon, California. In her role, she has direct oversight of various operational areas, including retail branches, centralized operations, bank security, purchasing, digital banking, and customer experience. Her leadership focuses on enhancing operational efficiencies and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
Previous Experience at River Valley Community Bank
Before her current role, Amanda Connell worked at River Valley Community Bank for a total of eight years. She served as the Senior Vice President and Director of Operations from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, she held the position of Vice President and Director of Customer Relationships & Operations from 2014 to 2019. Her career at River Valley began as the Assistant Vice President and Branch Operations Manager from 2013 to 2014.
Experience at Citizen's Bank of Northern California
Amanda Connell was employed at Citizen's Bank of Northern California as a Central Operations Specialist from 2009 to 2012. This role contributed to her foundational experience in banking operations and customer service, which she has built upon in her subsequent positions.
Leadership in Banking Committees
In addition to her operational roles, Amanda Connell actively serves on multiple committees within her organizations. These include the Information Services Steering Committee, Compliance Committee, Asset Liability Committee, Deposit Product Pricing Committee, and the Superior Service Committee. Her involvement in these committees reflects her commitment to enhancing banking operations and customer service.
Education and Professional Development
Amanda Connell studied at the Pacific Coast Banking School from 2017 to 2019. This program provided her with advanced knowledge and skills in banking operations, contributing to her professional development and expertise in the financial services industry.