James C. has a diverse work experience spanning over three decades. James currently holds the position of CFO/VP Finance at Cornerstone Credit Union since August 2022. Previously, they worked at Stillman Bank for various roles, including Senior Vice President Operations Information Technology and Information Security Officer from March 2015 to July 2022, Vice President - Operations from January 2008 to March 2015, Network Administrator from January 2001 to January 2008, and Director of Internal Audit and Compliance from September 1994 to January 2001. Before joining Stillman Bank, they worked at The Mortgage Source as a Wholesale Underwriting and Pricing Representative from March 1994 to August 1994. James C. started their career at AT&T in May 1990, where they gained customer service experience until March 1994. Overall, their extensive work history demonstrates their expertise in finance, operations, information technology, customer service, and compliance.
James C. has a strong educational background in banking, IT networking, regulatory compliance, and accounting. James obtained their Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Northern Illinois University in 1990. James continued their education by completing a Master's degree in Banking from the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin - Madison from 2009 to 2011.
In 1994 to 1995, they pursued a degree in Bank Auditing from ICBA, focusing on internal audit practices. Additionally, James acquired certification as a Cisco Certified Network Admin from Rock Valley College in 2005 to 2006, further enhancing their skills in IT networking.
To excel in the field of regulatory compliance, James became a Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer (CCBCO) in 2000 from Independent Community Bankers of America ICBA. James also obtained further certifications such as the CBVM Certified Banking Vendor Manager from SBS CyberSecurity in October 2018 and the Certified B*SAFE trainer from Illinois Department of Aging in October 2018.
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