Chris Thornton

Chris Thornton serves as the Senior Vice President of Risk Services at First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard since March 2020, overseeing Credit and Collections for a leading credit card issuer. Previously, Chris held roles such as SVP Risk Management at Credit One Bank, where responsibilities included managing portfolio performance and implementing credit programs. Chris's career also encompasses strategic positions at Wells Fargo, HSBC, and other financial institutions, focusing on credit risk management, portfolio strategy, and relationship management. Chris holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Birmingham-Southern College.