Thomas Rissell
About Thomas Rissell
Thomas Rissell serves as the Senior Vice President of Technology and Security at Meridian Bank, where he has worked since 2022. He has over a decade of experience in technology and security roles across various organizations, including National Penn and ACI.
Current Role at Meridian Bank
Thomas Rissell serves as the Senior Vice President of Technology and Security at Meridian Bank. He has held this position since 2022, overseeing the bank's technology initiatives and security protocols. His role focuses on enhancing the bank's technological infrastructure and ensuring the security of its information systems. Rissell's extensive experience in the financial sector contributes to his leadership in these critical areas.
Previous Experience at Meridian Bank
Before his current role, Thomas Rissell worked at Meridian Bank as the Vice President of Technology and Security from 2018 to 2022. He began his tenure at the bank as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer from 2016 to 2018. In these positions, he was responsible for managing technology projects and implementing security measures to protect the bank's assets and data.
Career Background in Information Technology
Thomas Rissell has a solid background in information technology, beginning his career as an Information Security Analyst at National Penn from 2009 to 2011. He advanced to the role of AVP, Senior Infrastructure Engineer at National Penn, where he worked from 2011 to 2016. Prior to his time at National Penn, he was a Network Administrator at ACI, an IT Managed Services Provider, from 2003 to 2009.
Educational Qualifications
Thomas Rissell earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business and Economics with a focus on Business Information Systems and Finance from Lehigh University. He attended the university from 1999 to 2003, completing his degree in four years. This educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills to navigate the intersection of technology and finance in his professional roles.