Michele Johnson

Michele Johnson has over 30 years of work experience in the banking and compliance field. Michele is currently working as the Chief Compliance Officer at Savings Bank of Danbury. Prior to this role, they worked as a Bank Compliance Risk Consultant and then as the Chief Compliance Officer, Corporate Secretary, and Audit Liaison at The New Canaan Bank (In Organization).

Before joining The New Canaan Bank, Michele ran their own consulting firm called Michele A. Johnson Consulting, LLC. Michele held the position of Member at their consulting firm for over three years.

Michele'sprevious experience includes working as the SVP, Chief Risk Officer at Bankwell from 2009 to 2017 and as a Compliance Officer at People's Bank from 1994 to 2005. Michele also served as a Board Member and Treasurer at the Bank Compliance Association of Connecticut from 1989 to 2013.

Earlier in their career, Michele worked as an Assistant Director at ICS, Compliance Officer at Gateway Bank, and Compliance Officer at Chase.

Overall, Michele Johnson has a wealth of experience in the banking and compliance sector, with a focus on risk management and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Michele Johnson completed their high school education at Central High School in Bridgeport, CT from 1967 to 1971. Michele then pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Sacred Heart University, specializing in various fields including Leadership Studies, Business, Paralegal, and General studies, from 1976 to 2005.