Aaron Hardy

Aaron Hardy, CAMS CAFP, serves as the Director of Financial Crimes Fraud Prevention-Detection at Blue Ridge Bank since March 2024. Previous experience includes roles such as Product Management Specialist at Verafin, Senior Technical Product Manager at Jack Henry & Associates, and Vice President, BSA/OFAC Officer at First Financial Bankshares, Inc. Noteworthy achievements encompass managing BSA compliance operations, implementing AML solutions, and leading a BSA program through significant growth. Earlier career highlights include serving as Assistant Vice President at Bank of the West, managing investigations related to BSA/AML, and working as a Police Officer with the Alameda Police Department, focusing on sensitive criminal investigations. Aaron Hardy's educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice Management from Union Institute & University and a certificate from the Basic Police Academy, California P.O.S.T.