John Hanley

John Hanley serves as the Chief Experience Officer and Executive Vice President for Idaho First Bank in Boise, Idaho, and oversees the company's digital brand, Peak. Additionally, John contributes as an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Kansas, teaching Messaging and Media Development. Previously, John held the position of Chief Marketing Officer at Equity Bank, where leadership spanned marketing and communication strategies for a $5 billion community bank across multiple states. Earlier roles include Product Strategist at the American Academy of Family Physicians and marketing management positions at Sunflower Bank, as well as experience in editorial roles at various newspapers. John holds an Executive Education certification in Chief Marketing Officer Leadership from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, along with a BA in Journalism from Simpson College.