Matthew Berthold

About Matthew Berthold

Experienced bank executive overseeing operations across lending, deposits, IT, marketing, facilities, and risk, with prior leadership of credit administration, human resources, and legal functions. With almost 30 years of banking experience, I have demonstrated proven leadership through industry change, strategic growth, and served as a key contributor to multiple acquisitions. Passionate about operational excellence, fostering a resilient risk and compliance culture, and supporting a strong employee experience. Active community leader and industry contributor, with a strong commitment to advancing technology, governance, and financial services — always advocating for the client.

Experience

1. Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer

   Westfield Bank

   May 2018 — Present · Cleveland/Akron, OH, US

   Chief Operating Officer providing executive leadership and strategic oversight through a team of directors• Responsible for operations, including loan and deposit processing and facilities management• Oversee the risk portfolio, including enterprise risk, compliance, information security, third-party risk, and IT risk management• Guide IT operations to ensure stability, resilience, and secure technology environments• Lead enterprise-wide marketing and communications strategy to support brand and employee engagement• Direct the project management office to drive strategic initiatives and enterprise execution• Champion operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and a strong risk and control culture across the organization

Education

• The University of Akron

  BS, Corporate Fiance

  1995 — 2000

Skills

• Investments
• Underwriting
• Strategic Planning
• Small Business Lending
• Commercial Lending
• Mortgage Banking
• Customer Service
• Finance
• Credit
• Public Speaking
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Refinance
• Credit Analysis
• Mortgage Lending
• Loans
• Financial Analysis