James Polehna
Corporate Secretary and Chief Investor Relations Officer | Corporate Governance, Investor Relations, Communications Strategy | Partners with boards of directors and organizational leadership to achieve optimal results
- Role
- Teller at Seacoast Bank
- Location
- Orlando, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About James Polehna
Passion for excellence and integrity in corporate governance and investor relations is the hallmark of my professional ethos. With a steadfast commitment to ethical standards and stakeholder interests, I\'ve dedicated my career to enhancing transparency and fostering trust within the global business landscape. My guiding principle is clear: to serve as a conduit between a company\'s strategic vision and its public stakeholders, ensuring that every communication reflects the organization\'s core values and business objectives.With a comprehensive background in corporate governance, investor relations, strategic messaging, and compliance, I have honed my expertise in fostering sustainable business growth and enhancing investor confidence. I have been instrumental in serving as a trusted advisor to boards and C-suite teams across companies undergoing business or leadership transformations. As a valued senior leader, I have improved board effectiveness, created operational efficiencies, and strengthened credibility with both investors and internal stakeholders.My career is punctuated with achievements that span both professional milestones and community engagement. Notably, I have been instrumental in developing governance best practices that significantly increased investor confidence and transparency. Under my leadership, Kelly Services Inc.\'s proxy statements have been shortlisted as finalists for Governance Intelligence’s (formerly known as Corporate Secretary Magazine) Best Proxy Statement (Small Cap) Award in consecutive years. In addition to my corporate contributions, I have received national and industry accolades for annual report excellence. I have also served with distinction on the Citizens Research Council of Michigan\'s board and as a member of The Conference Board Global Council of Investor Relations Executives.I look forward to leveraging my extensive experience in empowering organizations to achieve best-in-class governance standards while building strong connections with investors. I aspire to work with forward-thinking companies that value strategic communication, transparency, and robust governance as key drivers in creating value for all stakeholders.
Experience
Teller
Nov 2025 — Present · Clermont, FL, US
Provide exceptional customer service by accurately processing deposits, withdrawals, loan payments, and check cashing, while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and compliance with banking regulations. Address inquiries, resolve account issues and promote relevant banking products and services to meet client needs. Maintain cash drawer accuracy through daily balancing and reconciliation. Support branch operations by cross-training in administrative tasks and assisting team members during peak hours. Demonstrate strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Education
University of Michigan-Flint
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc
University of Michigan-Flint
Master of Business Administration - MBA
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