Former bank, credit union and SaaS solution practitioners join SaaS provider of innovative risk management solutions

SRA Watchtower, a Glen Allen, Va.-based financial technology services firm, and the provider of Watchtower, The Holistic Risk Intelligence Platform™, announces the appointment of Joe Maxwell (Chairman), Russ Bernthal (Director), Michael Glotz (Director), Ken Thorn (Director) and Edward Vincent (Director and CEO) to its Board of Directors.

The newly formed Board, with more than 100 years of FinTech/RegTech expertise, will provide strategic guidance as SRA Watchtower completes its transition from a risk consulting firm to a SaaS technology company, helping the company to accelerate the delivery of actionable insights to optimize risk.

Maxwell is a Managing Partner at FINTOP Capital; Bernthal is the former SVP of Jack Henry/President of ProfitStars; Glotz is the former Risk Executive at Capital One Financial and Strategic Financial Officer (SFO) at SunTrust and Crestar Banks; Thorn has led numerous community banks and FinTechs as CEO, CFO and COO; and Vincent is CEO of SRA Watchtower.

Maxwell said, “I am energized to be joined by such a talented group of professionals. Each of these executives is outstanding in their respective field of expertise and brings extensive experience in banking strategy, technology, strategic acquisitions, growth initiatives and operations as well as human capital management. I look forward to leveraging their unique perspectives, skills, and expertise to guide SRA Watchtower’s strategic trajectory.”

Bernthal added, “The Watchtower platform offers a holistic approach to risk intelligence and is positioned to make significant impacts in the financial services industry. As the company evolves, our collective experience will be instrumental in supporting SRA Watchtower's strategic direction. I am honored to contribute my expertise to help shape the future of its growth in this dynamic market.”

SRA Watchtower’s proprietary suite of technology solutions and methodologies was built by risk pros for risk pros, and its Holistic Risk Intelligence Platform gives practitioners, executives and the Board a panoramic view of risk enabling them to make informed strategic decisions thereby driving performance on a daily basis.

About SRA Watchtower

SRA Watchtower is a leading SaaS provider of innovative risk management solutions, serving the financial services industry and beyond. Our suite of proprietary technology solutions and methodologies were built “by risk pros for risk pros” and designed to help customers navigate risk and drive growth. Watchtower, The Holistic Risk Intelligence Platform™ provides practitioners, executives and the Board with a panoramic view of risk to make informed decisions and drive performance. As a forward-thinking company, we recognize that risk is not just an obstacle, but can also be a catalyst for growth.

For more information, visit srawatchtower.com, connect on LinkedIn or contact info@srawatchtower.com.

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