FinWise Bancorp appoints Jim Noone president and hires Wahlman as CFO
FinWise Bancorp, the Murray-based parent company of FinWise Bank, has announced the appointment of Jim Noone as president and hired Robert Wahlman as chief financial officer. Wahlman succeeds Javvis Jacobson, who will remain with the bank as treasurer. The changes were effective with the announcement, the company said.
Noone, currently president of FinWise Bank, joined the bank in February 2018 and was named executive vice president and chief credit officer in June of 2018. He has over 20 years of financial services experience, including commercial banking, investment banking and private equity.
Wahlman joins FinWise with over 35 years of total experience in the banking industry, including nearly 20 years as chief financial officer of both private and publicly listed bank holding companies. Most recently, he was the CFO of Axiom Bank and Axiom Bancshares Inc.
“As FinWise continues to grow and expand its fintech banking solutions products through the upcoming launch of Payments Hub and BIN Sponsorship offerings, we are excited to further strengthen our leadership team,” said Kent Landvatter, CEO of FinWise. “With Jim’s appointment and the financial skill set and significant banking industry expertise Bob brings to the company, we are well-positioned for our next phase of growth. I am also extremely thankful to Javvis for his meaningful contributions, including through the company’s initial public offering and numerous strategic initiatives and we look forward to benefiting from his expertise and dedication in his new role.”
“I am thrilled to join the FinWise team at this pivotal moment in the company’s growth plans,” said Wahlman. “I look forward to working closely with the leadership team to execute the company’s vision and further strengthen its position as an innovative and premier fintech banking solutions provider.”