September 4, 2020

(St. Paul, Minn. | Sept. 4, 2020) — Steph Behm and Chris Albrecht, both senior vice presidents at Sunrise Banks, have graduated from the Minnesota Bankers Association (MBA) Leadership Development Academy.

Albrecht, the bank’s SBA manager, and Behm, who runs treasury management, are among 21 other graduates of the year-long program, which provides in-depth skill-building for bankers preparing for critical leadership roles at their financial institutions.

“The MBA Leadership Development Academy requires a significant commitment to professional and personal growth” said Joe Witt, MBA President/CEO.

“It is intensive and challenging. Graduates of this program should be very proud of this accomplishment and their determination to grow as individuals and bank leaders.”

The MBA Leadership Development Academy was launched by the MBA to provide additional training for the next generation of Minnesota’s bank leaders. View a full list of this year’s graduates here. Off Site Link

About Sunrise Banks: Sunrise Banks, N.A., based in St. Paul, Minnesota, strives to be the most innovative bank empowering financial wellness. Sunrise 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, a public benefit corporation and a certified B Corp for its demonstrated commitment to transparent corporate governance and positive community impact. Learn more at SunriseBanks.com, on Twitter @SunriseBanks, or on Facebook. Member FDIC.