Board of Directors

FMS is governed by a 17-member board of directors comprised of professionals from community banks, thrifts, credit unions, as well as vendor partners. Positions include:

Four National Officers (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Immediate–Past Chairman, and President)
Nine Directors-at-Large
Four Council Chairmen—the chairmen of our advisory councils : Finance, Accounting, Strategic Issues and Internal Auditors (Council Chairmen are appointed by the FMS Chairman)

Meet the Board

Term: June 2017- June 2018		Darrell E. Blocker, CPA Chairman Senior Executive Vice President, CFO Springs Valley Bank & Trust Co Jasper, IN
Term: June 2017- June 2018		Steven M. Fusco, CMA, CFM Vice Chairman Executive Vice President, CFO SussexBank Rockaway, NJ
Term: June 2017- June 2018		John Westwood Immediate Past Chairman First SVP, CFO, Treasurer Mansfield Bank Mansfield, MA
		Danielle Holland President President and CEO Financial Managers Society, Inc. Chicago, IL
Term: June 2017 - June 2019		John Carrozza Director-at-Large Executive Vice President, CFO Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust Phoenixville, PA
Term: June 2017 - June 2019		Marcia DeMino, CPA Director-at-Large Senior Vice President, Internal Audit Director Jefferson Bank San Antonio, TX
Term: June 2017 - June 2019		Gregory Derderian, CPA Director-at-Large Executive Vice President, CFO, Treasurer BankNewport Newport, RI
Term: June 2016 - June 2018		Robert Fertitta Director-at-Large President & CEO Navigator Credit Union Pascagoula, MS
Term: June 2017 - June 2019		Kirsten Hayes Director-at-Large Associate Vice President, Staff Administration Nationwide Bank Columbus, OH
Term: February 2017- June 2018		Liliana Miranda Director-at-Large First SVP, Chief Risk Officer WestStar Bank El Paso, TX
Term: June 2016 - June 2018		Jerry Ritzert, CPA Director-at-Large SVP, Controller Northwest Savings Bank Warren, PA
Term: June 2017 - June 2019		Robert B. Segal, CFA Director-at-Large Chief Investment Officer, CEO Atlantic Capital Strategies, Inc. Bedford, MA
Term: June 2017 - June 2019		Larry Sorensen Director-at-Large Senior Vice President, CFO Washington Trust Bank Spokane, WA
Term: June 2016 - June 2018		Dustin A. Cuttriss, CPA Accounting Council Chair Chief Financial Officer Beacon Credit Union Wabash, IN
Term: June 2017 - June 2018		Mike Guglielmo Finance Council Chair Managing Director Darling Consulting Group Newburyport, MA
Term: June 2016 - June 2018		Laurie Grabow Strategic Issues Council Chair Executive Vice President, CFO Old Point National Bank Hampton, VA
Term: Feb. 2017 - June 2019		Scott Baranowski, CIA Risk Management/IA Council Chair Director of Internal Audit Services Wolf & Company, P.C. Boston, MA

Interested in Joining the FMS Board of Directors?

FMS is now accepting nominations for candidates interested in joining our Board of Directors. FMS welcomes nominations to serve from any/all backgrounds and experience levels. Our board of directors is committed to advancing the development of financial professionals within the financial institutions industry and welcome any input you believe you can bring to the table.

Submit Application

Nomination Process
A Nominating Committee is appointed yearly by the FMS Board of Directors and selects candidates who will be elected to office at The FMS Forum each June.

FAQs

To help you better understand the nomination process, as well as learn a little bit more about what it means to serve on the FMS Board of Directors, we have compiled answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

The nominating committee looks for individuals that are passionate about playing an active role in maintaining and/or creating FMS’ strategic direction, goals, and values. The committee will also take into consideration your previous involvement with FMS, either as a local or national volunteer, or as an active member and user of FMS’ products and services, as well as review your leadership experience.

The FMS Board of Directors plays a leading, proactive role in making the most important decisions regarding the future and growth of FMS. As the governing body of the organization, the board determines the strategic framework that guides FMS’ planning, operations, and strategy to ensure growth and alignment with its vision for the future.

The FMS Board of Directors meets face-to-face twice a year: in June in conjunction with The FMS Forum, our annual conference; and in November in Chicago. The board also meets twice via conference call during the months of March and September. In addition to these meetings, members of the FMS board, will be involved in various ongoing discussions/projects concerning FMS’ strategic direction on an as needed and volunteer basis.