August 19, 2025

ST. PAUL, Minn. (August 19, 2025) – Sunrise Banks, a values-based bank with locations in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has introduced Ben DeBono as its new Chief Innovation and Technology Officer (CITO). 

DeBono brings 20 years of IT experience to his role as CITO. He first joined Sunrise Banks in 2017 in a consulting role and accepted a full-time position in 2019. He has held a variety of leadership roles within the IT team, most recently as Senior Vice President – Director, Application Development.  

“Ben is a true testament to the values we look for in our leaders at Sunrise Banks,” says David Reiling, President/CEO at Sunrise Banks. “He has a wealth of knowledge and experience from his many roles on the IT team. We are excited that Ben will excel in the CITO role and drive Sunrise’s technology capabilities to the next level.” 

“Sunrise Banks has become a second home for me over the past eight years,” says DeBono. “I am passionate about our company’s mission and am excited to further enable the IT team to grow and carry out that mission.”  

Before joining Sunrise Banks, DeBono worked as a database consultant for Oracle and SQL Server Configurations. That experience gave him exposure to companies of all sizes in a variety of industries, all of which taught him the value of business collaboration and problem solving. 

DeBono earned his B.A. in English Language and Literature from the University of Minnesota. He holds two master’s degrees in theology from University of Northwestern in St. Paul and from Saint John’s University in Collegeville, Minn.  

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 www.sunrisebanks.com to learn more. 

 

Media Contact:  

Amanda Theisen, Communications Manager 

651-206-2569 

amanda.theisen@sunrisebanks.com 

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