Lisa M. Sano has been named corporate assistant vice president, branch operations manager of Northwest Bank. Melody Schott, corporate vice president, delivery channels manager, made the announcement.
In her role, Ms. Sano will work with region management and corporate teams to ensure accuracy and efficiencies in the branches as it pertains to day-to day-operations. She will oversee delivery of new products and services, act as liaison between divisions and work with the bank’s Education and Training Department to coordinate training, monitor operational policies and procedures. Ms. Sano will also strive to achieve a consistent process in the branches across Northwest’s footprint.
Ms. Sano joined Northwest in 2002 as summer help and became full time in 2003 as a management trainee. She has 10 years of experience that varies from working as a personal banker and assistant manager to serving as a regional operations officer for the Pittsburgh area.
She is a graduate of Grove City College, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in business economics. She completed the Duquesne University Emerging Leaders Program in 2007 and is a graduate of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association (PBA) School of Banking and a 2012 graduate of PBA’s Advanced School of Banking.
Active in her community, Ms. Sano is actively involved in her church and helps with fundraising for the National MS Society and Humane Society. She is the daughter of Duane and Donna Vicini of Russell. She resides in Russell with her husband, Mark, and daughter, Ellie (3).