Sonia MacEranka Cpa, Cia, Cerp

Sonia Maceranka is a certified public accountant (CPA), certified internal auditor (CIA), and certified enterprise risk professional (CERP) with extensive work experience in risk management, compliance, and internal audit. Sonia has held various roles in different companies over the years. Their recent experience includes working as the FVP Risk/Director of Risk Management and the Risk & SOX Compliance Manager at Luther Burbank Savings since 2017. Prior to that, they were the VP Loan Operations Manager at PennyMac Commercial Real Estate Finance (PennyMac CREF) from 2016 to 2017 and the VP Operations Risk Manager at PennyMac CREF from 2015 to 2016. Sonia also served as the Compliance Manager at Sabal Financial Group LP from 2014 to 2015 and worked as an Independent Consultant from 2013 to 2014. Their earlier roles include VP/Internal Audit Manager at Opus Bank from 2011 to 2013, VP/Internal Audit Manager at Aurora Bank FSB from 2009 to 2011, VP/Director of Internal Audit at Pacific Premier Bank from 2008 to 2009, AVP/Sr. Internal Auditor at Lehman Brothers Small Business Finance from 2006 to 2008, and VP/Audit Manager at Commercial Capital Bank from 2004 to 2006. Sonia Maceranka has demonstrated expertise in managing internal audit functions, developing audit plans, conducting risk assessments, and communicating audit results to senior management and audit committees.

Sonia Maceranka has a strong educational background in accounting. Sonia obtained their Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (BBA) with a major in Accounting from Boise State University, where they studied from 1992 to 1997.

In addition to their degree, Sonia has also acquired various certifications related to their field. Sonia became a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) in May 2006 through The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. This certification demonstrates their expertise in internal auditing.

Furthermore, Sonia obtained the Certified Enterprise Risk Professional certification from the American Bankers Association in November 2019. This certification showcases their proficiency in identifying and addressing potential risks within the banking industry.

As of now, Sonia is pursuing further education at the Pacific Coast Banking School, where they are expected to complete their studies between 2022 and 2024. However, the specific degree and field of study for this program are not provided.