Andrea Zurkamer
About Andrea Zurkamer
Andrea Zurkamer serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at Heartland Bank and Trust Company, where she oversees various Human Resources functions and manages multiple risk management areas. She has a background in risk management and holds a Bachelor of Science in Financial Accounting from Illinois State University.
Current Role at Heartland Bank and Trust
Andrea Zurkamer serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at Heartland Bank and Trust Company. In this role, she oversees various Human Resources functions, including talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and learning and development. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the bank's risk management strategies and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Previous Experience at Heartland Bank and Trust
Prior to her current role, Andrea Zurkamer worked at Heartland Bank and Trust Company as the Director of Risk Management from 2013 to 2017. During her four years in this position, she managed critical risk management areas, including internal audit, loan review, regulatory compliance, and fraud prevention. Her experience in this role laid the foundation for her current responsibilities.
Risk Management Expertise
Andrea Zurkamer possesses extensive expertise in risk management, focusing on areas such as internal audit, loan review, regulatory compliance, and operational risk management. She also has experience in information security, vendor management, and disaster recovery/business continuity planning and testing. Her comprehensive knowledge supports the bank's efforts in maintaining a secure and compliant operational environment.
Education and Qualifications
Andrea Zurkamer studied at Illinois State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Accounting from 1996 to 2000. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in financial principles, which supports her work in risk management and human resources.