Laura Dandridge Cfe, Ctfa

Laura Dandridge, CFE, CTFA has an extensive work experience in the field of finance and trust management. Laura is currently working at First Western Trust as the SVP, Director of Planning, Trust & Investment Management, a position they have held since March 2023. Prior to their current role, they served as the SVP, Trust Officer at First Western Trust from January 2022 to March 2023. Before joining First Western Trust, Laura worked at Rocky Mountain Bank as the VP, Trust Officer from May 2021 to January 2022. Laura also had a significant tenure at Bank of Jackson Hole, where they held the position of VP, Operations & Security Officer from June 2017 to May 2021. Laura's earlier experience includes working at Converse County Bank as the Senior Vice President, Trust Department Manager from January 2007 to May 2017, and at Lovelett, Skogen & Associates, P.C. as a Senior Accountant from May 1997 to December 2006.

Laura Dandridge, CFE, CTFA has a diverse education history. Laura obtained their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Accounting from the University of Wyoming College of Business in 1997. Prior to that, they completed an Associate of Business degree in Accounting from Casper College in 1995.

In order to enhance their leadership capabilities, Laura attended the Executive Program in Leadership at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where they completed the program in 2013. Additionally, they completed the Trust School I and II programs at the ABA Graduate Trust School in 2016. Laura further expanded their knowledge in the field by attending the Trust School I, II, and III programs at the Cannon Financial Institute, completing the last program in 2012.

In terms of additional certifications, Laura has obtained several through LinkedIn. In 2023, they completed the certifications in "How to Become a Thought Leader and Advance Your Career," "Microsoft Teams Quick Tips," "Top 10 Rules for Highly Effective Leadership," "Integrating Performance Management into the Hiring Process," "Equity First: The Path to Inclusion and Belonging," and "Change Management Foundations." Laura also received the "ValueSelling Framework" certification from ValueSelling Associates, Inc. in 2023. Furthermore, they hold the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and the Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) certification from ICBA, though the specific years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.