Haralson

About Haralson

Strategic executive bank leader with deep expertise in enterprise risk, regulatory compliance, and performance-driven financial management. As Chief Financial Officer, I oversee the bank’s financial architecture—from regulatory reporting and forecasting to liquidity strategy and asset/liability oversight—ensuring fiscal strength and alignment with evolving regulatory standards.I believe in leading with clarity, accountability, and a forward-looking mindset. I empower teams to think critically, act decisively, and uphold high standards of “doing the right thing.” My leadership style is rooted in collaboration and transparency, fostering cross-functional alignment and a culture of continuous improvement.I lead the bank’s compliance, legal, and risk governance functions, providing guidance and coaching over the compliance and bank secrecy act team. My focus is on embedding a culture of integrity, proactive risk management, and operational accountability across the organization.As a Board Director for both the Bank and its Holding Company, I contribute to high-level governance and strategic direction. I chair the Asset Liability Committee and serve on the Senior Loan Committee, while also spearheading the Risk and Fraud Mitigation initiative—driving innovation in resilience and institutional trust.Beyond the bank, I’m committed to advancing the industry through education of the next generation of bank leaders, teaching at state banking schools and graduate level programs in areas including lending, asset/liability management, economics, and investment strategy.

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer and Director of Compliance

   Cornhusker Bank

   Jan 2018 — Present · Lincoln, NE, US

   The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for overseeing the administrative, accounting, and financial risk management functions of the organization. This includes the formulation and execution of financial and operational strategies, the establishment of performance metrics aligned with strategic objectives, and the continuous development and monitoring of internal control systems designed to safeguard and enhance the company’s assets while ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting.Additionally, the Director of Compliance holds accountability for the comprehensive management of the bank’s compliance and regulatory framework. This encompasses serving as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, conducting compliance testing of internal procedures, maintaining thorough documentation, coordinating responses to audit findings, and implementing corrective actions to ensure full regulatory adherence.

Education

• Schools of Banking

  Bank Compliance School

  2017 — 2017

• University of Colorado Boulder

  Graduate Certificate, Banking

  2007 — 2008

• Nebraska Bankers Association Leadership Program

  Bank Management

  2010 — 2012

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  B.S., Business Administration

  1994 — 1997

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Graduate School of Banking, Financial Managers School

  2014 — 2014

• National University

  MBA, Specialized in Finance

  1999 — 2001

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Management
• Team Building
• Profitability Management
• Credit
• Small Business
• Strategic Planning
• Credit Analysis
• Leadership Development
• Leadership
• Retail Banking
• Loans
• Investments
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Marketing
• Sales
• Business Development
• Consumer Lending
• Commercial Lending
• Teaching
• Financial Analysis
• Budgets
• Finance
• Accounting
• Research
• Customer Service
• Financial Planning
• Mortgage Lending