Lee Williams
About Lee Williams
Lee Williams is a Compliance Officer with over 20 years of experience in the banking sector, currently working at First Western Trust in the Greater Denver Area. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Colorado Boulder and an MBA from the University of Colorado Denver.
Current Role at First Western Trust
Lee Williams serves as a Compliance Officer at First Western Trust, a position he has held since 2021. He is responsible for overseeing compliance and risk management within the organization. His role involves providing timely and accurate compliance information and resources to business line management. He has been part of the team for three years, contributing to the bank's compliance efforts in the Greater Denver Area.
Experience in Banking Compliance
With over 20 years of experience in the banking sector, Lee Williams has held various compliance-related positions. He worked at US Bancorp as a Compliance Officer from 1997 to 2002. He also served at Zions Bancorporation in multiple roles, including Compliance Manager and Regional Compliance Manager, from 2005 to 2019. His extensive background includes managing compliance audits and internal reviews across regional banking environments.
Educational Background
Lee Williams studied at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics. He furthered his education at the University of Colorado Denver, obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Business Administration and Management. His academic background supports his expertise in compliance and risk management.
Professional Relationships and Credibility
Lee Williams is known for building credibility and maintaining trusted relationships with regional bank executives and compliance subject matter experts (SMEs). His ability to provide oversight and guidance has been recognized throughout his career, contributing to effective compliance practices within the organizations he has worked for.