Shana Allen

Shana launched her banking career over two decades ago. She has held positions in lending, finance, operations, and information technology. As a leader in the IT field, she is a frequent guest speaker at industry forums and has been a primary contributor to articles published in the Puget Sound Business Journal, the Microsoft Small Business Center, and other publications about information security in financial services.

Shana attended the University of Washington and holds certifications in IT Service Management under the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional. She currently sits on the Client Advisory Board for Computer Services, Inc and the IT & Cybersecurity Program Advisory Committee for Peninsula College. Shana has also served as the digital communications and travel coordinator for a nonprofit division of the Washington-based travel softball club team, the Sundodgers, for several years, helping female student-athletes get to college. In addition, she received the organization's first annual “Proud to Be Here” award for service to the organization.

She currently oversees the technology, security, and project management teams at 1st Security Bank and is wholeheartedly committed to serving the Bank’s customers and employees. She is also an enthusiastic volunteer and has served organizations such as Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County and the White Center Food Bank.