Kate Maynard Hickman, senior vice president, Alliance Bank of Arizona

One of Alliance’s most seasoned bankers, Hickman currently leads treasury management sales, focusing on the nonprofit and political sectors, while serving on the boards of Ryan House and the Arizona Technology Council.

Advice: “Don’t be afraid to start ground level and move around within the organization until you find the area that fits for you. I went from loan servicing, to teller, to new accounts to treasury management and now I manage the team. I’d love to see more women in banking. It’s not as intimidating as it seems.”

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