Duane S.

Duane S. serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at First Northern Bank, where responsibilities include driving the strategic vision for the bank's information technology initiatives and enhancing customer engagement through innovative technologies. Previously, Duane held the position of Vice President of Information Technology at Vertex Education and served as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Columbia Bank, overseeing enterprise-wide technology strategy. Duane’s experience also encompasses key roles at Washington Trust Bank, Banner Bank, AmericanWest Bank, Columbia Sportswear, and First Independent Bank, focusing on IT infrastructure, technology management, and operational efficiency. Duane holds a Master's degree in Telecommunications Management from Golden Gate University, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Roosevelt University, and completed graduate-level studies at the Pacific Coast Banking School.