Mark F. B. Bower
Executive VP CFO CRO @Central Bank Houston
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WORK HISTORY
Executive VP CFO CRO @Central Bank Houston
During my tenure with Central Bank, I have achieved a great deal of success. Some of my key accomplishments are outlined below:Spearhead doubling Public Funds Department, increasing Demand Deposit Account (DDA) balances resulting in significant balance sheet improvement resulting in total DDA/deposits rising from 33% to 57% and new annual fee income of $2.4M.Developed one-of-a-kind interface with IntraFi to allow off balance sheet liability management.Strategically negotiate $60M company acquisition in collaboration with senior leadership.Execute strategic plan that reduced cost of funds from 66% percentile to 8% percentile.Conceptualize and deploy strategic plan to increase earnings while reducing interest rate risk.Increased bond portfolio yield from 33rd percentile to 73rd. As Chief Risk Officer, champion strategic expansion of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program and framework.
EDUCATION
University of Delaware
Graduate, Stonier Graduate School of Banking
Augustana University (SD)
BA, Accounting and Business Admin
SKILLS
ABOUT MARK F. B. BOWER
Areas I Excel InI serve as a key contributor on executive leadership teams and Board of Directors with broad business acumen across operational vision, strategy, and financials in the highly regulated industry focused on revenue growth, risk mitigation, investments, balance sheet management and public funds. My strong financial services is expansive throughout my career with a specialty in privately held banks serving as a trusted advisor on corporate governance holding positions at bank/bank holding companies. I am known for recommending and instituting transformational strategies, plans, processes, and sustainable operating models articulating a united direction for continuous improvement. I manage auditing efforts and implements controls ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance. My ability to devise plans and roadmaps for technology systems, processes, and personnel, for organizational cost efficiency is unparalleled.What Drives MeBuilding mutually beneficial relationships by providing excellent service to both co-workers and clients. I offer proven experience driving top quartile bond portfolio performance results to complement balance sheet growth. I have experience in M&A recommending optimal business/financial strategies that align an organization for expansive growth or positioning it for sale, conducting due diligence, preparing narratives, and negotiating with prospective buyers. I am adept at building, motivating, and inspiring high-performing teams rallying and motivating staff to top performance. I am passionate about fostering an engaging culture rooted in collaboration, empowerment, accountability, respect, teamwork, and open communication.Some of My Proudest Accomplishments Early in CareerServed in key contributor roles as Director, EVP, CFO, Controller, Commercial Department Head, on Board of Directors and multiple Loan and Planning Committees at First National Bank of Powell, First National Bank of Worland, First Wyoming Bancorp. Trusted advisor providing key recommendations to lower of funds, driving exceptional financial results, and risk mitigation in multiple banks.
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