Amanda Gress

Amanda Gress has over 15 years of work experience in the technology and finance sectors. Amanda currently holds the position of Senior Vice President of IT Infrastructure & Operations at Pathward, a role they took on in 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Vice President of IT Shared Services at the same company from 2021 to 2023. In 2021, Amanda also served as the President of the Society for Information Management - Seattle Area Chapter.

Before joining Pathward, Amanda held various roles at Tideworks Technology from 2015 to 2021, including the position of Vice President of Information Technology from 2018 to 2021. During their tenure, they implemented innovative programs and systems, established an IT PMO, and developed an IT Service Catalog and Portfolio, resulting in cost savings and improved project delivery.

From 2011 to 2015, Amanda worked at Ancestry as the Director of Technology Management, where they developed a Technology Management Program and led the development of the company's Cloud Governance program. Amanda also held the position of Senior Financial Analyst at Ancestry from 2011 to 2012.

Amanda's career began at Guitar Center in 2010, where they worked as a Senior Financial Analyst. Prior to that, they worked as a Financial and Operational Analyst at Waste Connections, Inc. from 2006 to 2010.

Amanda Gress holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Drexel University. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from California State University, Stanislaus. In 2021, they attended the Stanford University Graduate School of Business for the Stanford Executive Program in Leadership.