Christa Steele biography
Christa Steele serves as Non-Executive Director of the Company. Ms. Steele was a partner and board member of FIG Partners, a full-service boutique investment bank, until its sale in April 2019 to Janney Montgomery Scott. Prior, she spent two decades (1995 2015) in senior level positions within the financial services industry where she led the execution of strategic initiatives, streamlined operations, implemented technology, led digital transformation, underwrote, structured and managed retail and commercial credit functions, grew new markets and oversaw M&A activity. Steele’s most notable role was as President and CEO of Mechanics Bank (MCHB 2013-15) where she led a significant financial turnaround, doubled the value of the company in less than two years, and successfully led its sale for a premium in 2015. Prior, she served as EVP and other various roles of F&M Bank, responsible for Wholesale Banking activities (FMCB 2002 2013).
