Tyson Smith

About Tyson Smith

Accomplished executive with over 20 years of experience driving strategic transformation across technology, operations, and enterprise administration in mission-driven financial institutions. As SVP & CTO at Beneficial State Bank, I’ve led initiatives that integrate digital innovation with operational excellence, helping scale inclusive banking services across the West Coast.My career includes founding and scaling a successful community bank, leading enterprise product strategy, and managing cross-functional teams across IT, treasury, compliance, and customer experience. I’ve worked closely with executive leadership to align technology, operations, and administrative functions with long-term business goals.I bring a holistic leadership approach that blends strategic planning, governance, vendor management, and process optimization. Whether launching new core platforms, integrating business units and acquisitions, or improving enterprise systems, I focus on delivering measurable impact and sustainable growth.I’m passionate about building resilient, people-centered organizations where I have helped shape enterprise strategy, enhance operational performance, and drive mission-aligned innovation.

Experience

1. SVP, Chief Technology Officer

   Beneficial State Bank

   Nov 2017 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   As Beneficial State Bank’s first-ever CTO, I lead enterprise-wide technology strategy to support our mission of democratizing banking services for underserved communities across the West Coast. My role encompasses strategic planning, operational leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver scalable and inclusive financial systems-Spearhead digital transformation initiatives that align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements, positioning the bank for long-term growth and resilience-Oversee IT governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks to ensure secure and efficient operations-Lead enterprise architecture and vendor management, including contract negotiation and performance oversight across core banking platforms and fintech integrations-Collaborate with executive leadership to shape strategic direction, drive operational efficiency, and support enterprise-wide initiatives-Champion innovation in customer experience, including mobile banking, digital onboarding, and mission-aligned product development-Manage cross-functional teams across technology, operations, and product development to deliver high-impact solutions that serve both commercial and community banking clients.

Education

• Vanguard University of Southern California

  Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Management
• Integration
• Product Management
• Treasury Management
• Information Systems
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Cash Management
• IT Strategy
• Commercial Banking
• Merchant Services
• Disaster Recovery
• Leadership
• Electronic Payments
• Strategic Planning
• Business Intelligence
• Vendor Management
• IT Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Internet Banking
• Banking
• Financial Analysis
• Information Technology
• Product Development
• Crm