Press release
Alerus Financial Corporation Announces Executive Leadership Changes
Ann McConn, Chief Shared Services Officer, to Retire on January 6, 2023. Missy Keney Promoted to Chief Engagement Officer and Jon Hendry to Assume Role of
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nAnn McConn, Chief Shared Services Officer, to Retire on January 6, 2023. Missy Keney Promoted to Chief Engagement Officer and Jon Hendry to Assume Role of Chief Technology Officer.\n\n GRAND FORKS, N.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nAlerus Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: ALRS) (the “Company”) announced a number of changes to its executive leadership team as part of its ongoing management succession plan. Chief Shared Services Officer Ann McConn will retire on January 6, 2023. She will transition her responsibilities to Missy Keney as Chief Engagement Officer and Executive Vice President, and Jon Hendry as Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President.\n\nMs. Keney, a 17-year Alerus employee, will lead the Company’s employee and client engagement strategies, in addition to marketing and branding efforts focused on driving growth and long-term value creation for shareholders. She will also lead talent management and total rewards, connecting the Company’s mission and vision with both the employee and client experience while building Alerus’ brand across the Company’s geographical footprint and its National Market. Ms. Keney, who previously served as the Director of Marketing and Client Experience, has been a member of the Company’s leadership team since 2017.\n\nMr. Hendry, a 38-year Alerus employee and member of the Alerus Financial, N.A. Board of Directors since 2008, will continue to oversee the Company’s technology infrastructure and initiatives. Mr. Hendry, who has served in numerous roles since joining the Company in 1984, will provide extensive experience and continued leadership over the Company’s digital transformation while aligning technology investments with the Company’s growth initiatives.\n\n“We are fortunate to have had Ann McConn’s expertise and leadership in many areas of the Company for nearly 27 years and grateful she will continue to contribute her knowledge and guidance as Missy Keney and Jon Hendry transition into their new roles,” said President and Chief Executive Officer, Katie Lorenson. “Alerus has a deep bench of strong leaders, and Missy and Jon are talented professionals who have extensive knowledge of our culture and operations. Both have played significant roles in implementing the Company’s strategic plan and will be integral in contributing to the execution of our strategic initiatives, growth obje...