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High Plains Bank Welcomes Stephanie Benes as Chief Information Officer and Jenna Scheeler as Integrator/Chief Operating Officer

High Plains Bank is pleased to announce the addition of two key hires in Leadership roles — Stephanie Benes as Chief Information Officer and Jenna Scheeler as Integrator and Chief Operating Officer. 

Stephanie Benes is a highly respected technology leader with more than 20 years of experience driving product development, IT modernization and strategic initiatives for a leading healthcare information consultancy. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, managing sprints and executing complex projects, Benes is passionate about developing solutions that solve business problems. 

"I'm excited to join the High Plains Bank family and contribute to our shared vision of a thriving community,” shares Benes. “As a long time Longmont resident, I've witnessed firsthand the bank's commitment to compassionate problem-solving and admired their growth mindset. I'm eager to leverage my technology expertise to help the bank continue to evolve, adapt, and innovate, ensuring that we remain a trusted partner for our customers and a valuable asset to the communities we serve across Colorado."

“Steph's focus will include leading and managing the IT department, developing and implementing IT strategy, and building collaborative partnerships across the organization,” shares Brian Otteman, Chief Experience Officer. “Her background and experience as a technology leader and connector will bring valuable benefits to the infrastructure of the entire organization. Beyond her technical expertise, Steph’s collaborative spirit and commitment to community align perfectly with High Plains Bank’s values.  We’re excited to welcome her to the team and can’t wait to see the positive impact that she will have.”

Jenna Scheeler brings a wealth of experience in change management, process improvement, and leadership to her new role. Her background in industrial engineering and management, coupled with her proven track record in manufacturing and distribution, make her uniquely qualified to lead High Plains Bank through a period of continued growth and success. She has a demonstrated ability to streamline operations, improve quality, and drive positive results in diverse organizations.

"I am thrilled to join High Plains Bank and contribute to its continued growth and success," says Scheeler. "In my previous role at Nite Ize, I led a team that focused on people, systems, and processes which created a well-rounded approach to organizational change. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team here to create sustainable change and drive positive results."

"Jenna has significant experience with organizational leadership, managing projects that cross multiple functions and teams, and is an expert in process design and job alignment with processes," says John Creighton, CEO of High Plains Bank. "She has led significant change initiatives that have required a high level of project management, cross-team coordination, and attention to changing organizational roles. Her expertise in these areas are a tremendous asset, and
we are confident she will make significant contributions to High Plains Bank. We are excited to have her join the team."

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