Edwina Payne Joins Board of Directors for Sunrise Banks

July 29, 2025

ST. PAUL, Minn. (July 29, 2025) – Sunrise Banks, a mission-focused, values-based bank with locations in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. and Sioux Falls, S.D. is welcoming Edwina Payne to its Board of Directors. She begins her term July 30, 2025.

Payne has more than 30 years of experience in growing, scaling and transforming Fortune 200 and global multi-billion-dollar organizations. She serves as a strategic advisor for THG Advisors, which provides on-demand access to C-Suite-level talent to accelerate strategic transformation and major change initiatives.

“I am honored to join an incredible group of directors, leaders and employees at Sunrise Banks,” says Payne. “This organization is fueled by its mission to be a force for good for the communities it serves. I am looking forward to using my experience and skills to enhance the great work already happening at Sunrise Banks.”

“Edwina has a wealth of knowledge that we are excited to leverage as we continue to grow,” says David Reiling, President/CEO and Board Chair at Sunrise Banks. “Her leadership history and board experience will enable us to strategically evolve and serve our customers to the best of our ability while staying true to our core values.”

ABOUT EDWINA PAYNE

Alongside her corporate history, Edwina Payne has served on boards for several public, private and nonprofit organizations, including the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta. She currently serves on the boards of The Task Force for Global Health and Royal Neighbors of America. She utilizes her career experience to provide insight into how technology impacts multiple business functions, including transformation, growth, efficiency and cyber risk.

Payne’s business experience also includes compliance, audit, risk management, employee culture and talent management. She prides herself on being able to connect across diverse cultures, build collaborative and inclusive teams, and drive positive business results.

Payne holds a B.S. in Computer Technology from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. In 2024, she received both her Directorship Certification from the National Association of Corporate Directors and her Certificate in Private Governance from the Private Directors Association. She currently lives in the Atlanta area with her husband, Kelly.

ABOUT SUNRISE BANKS

Sunrise Banks is no ordinary bank; we strive to be a place where money and values meet for our customers and our communities. We do this by prioritizing social responsibility, community impact and environmental sustainability alongside our essential financial products and services. With locations in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota and Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Sunrise Banks seeks to build meaningful relationships, empower financial wellness and drive positive change.

Sunrise Banks is certified by the U.S. Treasury as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), a designation earned by approximately 100 banks nationwide. Sunrise Banks is also a member of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values and a certified B Corp for its demonstrated commitment to transparent corporate governance and positive community impact. Visit sunrisebanks.com to learn more.

Media Contact:

Amanda Theisen, Communications Manager

amanda.theisen@sunrisebanks.com