President
Austin Elsey
With a start in the banking career as a student in college, I quickly fell in love with the impact community institutions can have on small businesses, customers, and the geographic area they support. Along with my MBA and completion of the Graduate School of Banking, I have also served integral roles within the bank including underwriting, risk management, accounting, asset-liability management, loan production and executive management. In addition, with my experience on the regulatory side working with the FDIC, I understand what the expectation is from their perspective. All this experience has allowed me to be an executive leader in both strategy and community support.
Education
Certifications
Doctorate in Business Administration
​​Data Analysis
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AX
Anticipated graduation - June 2026
Graduate School of Banking
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
Masters of Business Administration
University of Florida, Warrington College of Business Administration, Gainesville, FL.
GPA 3.35
Bachelor of Science Business Administration
Finance
Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO
Dean’s List, Honor’s Program, GPA 3.6 Memberships: MSSU Honor Society (Epsilon Mu Sigma), National College Honor Society (Alpha Chi), National Freshman Honor Society (Phi Eta Sigma), Investment Club (Vice President)
Certified Management Accountant
Institute of Management Accountants
Curriculum: Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Management, and Ethics
Certified Fraud Examiner
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Curriculum: Fraud Law, Fraud Detection and Deterrence, Investigation, Finance and Accounting Schemes
Credit Risk Certification
Institute of Management Accountants
Curriculum: Assessment of Financial Strength, Cash Flow Analysis, Collateral Analysis, Loan Structure and Grading
Master Analyst in Financial Forensics
National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts
Curriculum: Calculating Damages, Financial Investigative and Forensic Accounting Techniques, Communications Skills for a legal environment, Strategies for Forensic Analysis
​Certified in Strategic and Competitive Analysis
Risk Management Association
Curriculum: Strategic Analysis, Creating Competitive Advantages, Strategy Implementation, and Performance Evaluation
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
Institute of Divorce Financial Analyst
Curriculum: Understanding the short-term and long-term effects of dividing property, analyzing pensions and retirement plans, determining if the client can afford the marital home, recognizing the tax consequences of different settlement proposals, collect financial and expense data, help clients identify their future financial goals, develop a budget, set retirement objectives.
Making an Impact
At our core, we believe in the importance of giving back to the community that has played a vital role in our success. Supporting others and nurturing the next generation of business professionals is a top priority for us. Together, we can build a brighter future and empower those around us to thrive.
Future Business Leaders of America, Inc.
Volunteer Judge
DECA, Inc.
Volunteer Judge
Risk Management Association
Committee Chair - Emerging Professionals
Denver Centennial Institute of Management Accountants
Board Member - Student Activities and Engagement