Show Notes
In this episode, host Elizabeth Holtrop is joined by Sonja Ruiz, Senior Vice President, Compliance Officer and Audit Manager for First State Bank of Uvalde. Sonja shares her journey from working in the retail and medical fields into banking and highlights the importance of communication and education integral to a bank's compliance program. Sonja shares how she works to educate diverse community groups on financial safety, fraud prevention, and the impact of regulations; and encourages bankers to remain active advocates for the banking industry.