Mike McWhirt Cpa, Mba, Cams

Mike McWhirt, CPA, MBA, CAMS has extensive work experience in various roles in the financial industry. Mike is currently serving as the Executive Vice President COO/CRO at Union State Bank - Kansas/Oklahoma since January 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Credit Union of Colorado in multiple positions including Director of Risk Management from December 2014 to December 2021, Internal Audit Manager in May 2014, and Risk Analyst / BSA & OFAC Compliance Officer from October 2009 to April 2014. Mike also worked as a Member Services Representative at Credit Union of Colorado from August 2008 to October 2009.

Earlier in their career, Mike worked at Citifinancial Auto as a Buyer II from August 2007 to June 2008, where they developed relationships with clients and negotiated profitable loans. Mike also worked at Municipal Services Group as a Territory Account Manager from August 2006 to August 2007, where they prospecte for municipal clients and proposed private placement funding solutions. Before that, they worked at Centrix Financial as a Senior Credit Analyst from November 2002 to June 2006, where they analyzed consumer credit and trained employees on credit decisions. Mike's earliest role was as a Relationship Manager at KeyBank from May 2001 to October 2002.

Mike McWhirt, CPA, MBA, CAMS, began their education in 1994 at Southwestern College, where they pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Management. Mike completed their studies in 1999. In 2008, they enrolled at Regis University and obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Accounting and Finance. This degree was earned in 2010.

In addition to their educational achievements, Mike McWhirt has also obtained significant certifications. In 2011, they obtained the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification from the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS). Later, in 2019, they became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) through the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

Overall, Mike McWhirt has demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning and professional development through their educational pursuits and certifications.