Tessa Eidson
About Tessa Eidson
Tessa Eidson serves as the Vice President of Compliance at OakStar Bank, where she has worked since 2014. With a background as a State Safety and Soundness Bank examiner and experience as a Bank Examiner at the Missouri Division of Finance, she focuses on ethical guidance and risk-based compliance in banking.
Work at OakStar Bank
Tessa Eidson has been with OakStar Bank since 2014, serving as Compliance Manager for several years before advancing to the role of Vice President of Compliance. In her current position, she oversees compliance operations and ensures adherence to regulatory standards. Her tenure at OakStar Bank spans a decade, during which she has contributed to the bank's commitment to ethical practices and risk management in the Springfield, Missouri area.
Education and Expertise
Tessa Eidson studied at Missouri State University from 2003 to 2007, where she earned a degree in Finance with a focus on Accounting and Finance. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in financial principles, which she applies in her compliance role. Her expertise includes banking regulations and risk management, supported by her experience as a bank examiner.
Background
Before joining OakStar Bank, Tessa Eidson worked as a Bank Examiner at the Missouri Division of Finance from 2008 to 2014. This role involved assessing the safety and soundness of financial institutions, which has equipped her with a unique perspective on compliance and risk management in banking. Her background in regulatory examination informs her current responsibilities in compliance leadership.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Tessa Eidson has held direct management roles focusing on the training, development, and coaching of team members. She partners with leadership to enhance compliance and audit functions within the organization. Her dedication to providing sound, ethical guidance in banking compliance is a key aspect of her professional contributions.