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Accessibility consultant Christina Granquist shares how designing for disabilities shaped the new voice assistant in the U.S. Bank Mobile App.

Kedia to oversee all revenue lines, ensuring focus on growth and holistic client experience

Interns’ calendars are packed with workshops, volunteering, networking with leaders, and more.

Sadhvi Subramanian’s unique career path brings her to U.S. Bank to lead the CRE East region.

Asistente Inteligente de U.S. Bank has enabled Spanish-speaking clients to bank by voice in their preferred language

This Women’s History Month, U.S. Bank is celebrating trailblazing women like Leslie DeRoss, head of collateralized loan obligation strategy and innovation

The sold-out event honored high-school students, Vietnam vets and local leaders

This Women’s History Month, U.S. Bank is celebrating trailblazing women like Kim Ferguson, chief administrative officer and strategic initiatives leader for wealth management

Corporate banker Judy Kelly leads a specialized industries group that includes Consumer and Retail, Food and Beverage, and Hospitality and Leisure

This Women’s History Month, U.S. Bank is celebrating trailblazing women at the bank like Jody Clark, senior vice president in the bank’s IAS division within Global Fund Services

17-year U.S. Bank veteran will lead team that ranks among top in industry

Stephen Jeselson to lead new team, which will serve more than 200 existing private capital clients

Arijit Roy is among the U.S. Bank experts helping bankers better educate and inform clients on how to maximize cash windfalls

National Commercial Real Estate Loan Administration manager developed a passion for the details

Multilingual staff impacts customers and surrounding community.

U.S. Bank partners with the Veteran Business Outreach Center of the Dakotas to bring together veteran business owners

At U.S. Bank, Brenda Aranda found a workplace and culture that values wellness and work/life balance.

Fargo, North Dakota-based U.S. Bank employees Mandii and Matthew Sturlaugson are each on track to volunteer more than 1,000 hours this year alone.

Weeklong festivities in tornado-stricken town included surprise deliveries, ribbon cutting and community event.

The head of U.S. Bank Global Banking talks about the value of change and highlights opportunities for buyers and sellers as we enter a new phase of everyday life.

New York City leader talks about her immigrant parents’ influence and her new role at one of the largest banks in the United States.

The executive appointments further our commitment to people, diversity, equity and inclusion, and business transformation.

Martin brings twenty years of industry experience and an established record of success.

The company also placed on many specialty lists including: Board of Directors, ESG and Philanthropy.

The bank continues to rank on specialty lists and the overall DiversityInc Top 50 list for the fourth year.

U.S. Bank has appeared on the list each year since it began in 2010.

We’re also rebuilding in our hometown Minneapolis to continue to support customers.

The company also recognized by Disability: IN “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” for the fifth consecutive year.

The community affairs manager channels her uncle and grandmother both personally and professionally.

David Little is one of eight annual recipients of the nonprofit’s Gold Leadership Award.

Kedia is working to promote diversity and inclusion in banking.

Bovino, who joined the bank in May, brings her extensive experience in macroeconomic and financial analysis to forecast the U.S. economy for months and years ahead

Before the new year brings a new harvest of stories, here’s a roundup of five memorable pieces from the year that’s ending

Healthcare banking leader Katie Miller talks about the importance of service in a time of change

Purdom will continue managing responsibilities she has led since joining the bank in 2022

Eric Freedman talks about what his team is focused on, what will happen with interest rates and where investors should be putting their money now

Magic Yarn Project leader helps oversee donations of thousands of princess- and superhero-themed wigs and character beanies each year

South Minneapolis branch features the bank’s latest look and feel, along with a community room for neighborhood groups and nonprofits.

Kristen Long organizes Valentine’s Day gift donations for kids at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital in gratitude for her daughter’s successful cancer treatment.

Stern, a 20-year veteran of U.S. Bank, will assume the role effective May 17, 2021.

Flora Rees-Arredondo weaves culture and identity into her visual art, including her design for our new debit card.

Cheri Kay Getz landed a role as the first woman in branch maintenance in the early 1980s, proving she could perform the same work as her male colleagues

Krystal Dillard is on a mission to encourage healthier eating options.

U.S. Bank has appeared on the list each year since it began in 2010.

Through one employee's family with a bright spirit of giving, everyone shines.

U.S. Bank Access Home program aims to bring greater diversity to mortgage teams.

In honor of Mother's Day, employees share advice for life, celebrate working at U.S. Bank.

During Financial Literacy Month and beyond, U.S. Bank is committed to financial literacy across the country in cities of every size

Pat Ramge leads new team and Kim Abreu joins as senior vice president.

Eco-friendly U.S. Bank Visa® debit cards make a difference to our oceans and in communities around the world, one card at a time

It is a series of initiatives across the business to increase wealth building opportunities, starting with the Black community.

Carolina Fintech Hub has placed 113 participants in tech jobs around Charlotte, N.C.

Venturo and U.S. Bank recognized for new innovations developed in 2020.

We’re creating an industry-leading experience for people with disabilities.

She was part of a Top Team recognized by American Banker’s Most Powerful Women in Banking and Finance program.

This summer, our 16 master’s-level summer interns are competing in a case competition to support Flavia Moore and Crawling Crab during the post-pandemic recovery.

Lisa Gutierrez is one of three 2023 inductees into the California Housing Consortium’s Hall of Fame

Mary Henehan and Paula Comings work together to help companies understand and manage their foreign exchange exposure

Understanding the wine industry and her clients’ unique needs helps Alison Martin build deep client relationships

Yasmin Ghodse-Elahi focuses on ways U.S. Bank can help customers close the gap between intention and action

Through partnership, Wilson’s Image barbershop owner Teto Wilson and U.S. Bank provide resources to the community

The computer science majors are among more than 220 interns spending the summer at U.S. Bank.

Joe Kight leads the Corporate Banking Healthcare – For Profit division, part of a team that has supported the industry for more than a century

Thomas Thiegs, senior legacy and leadership consultant, helps Ascent client families work on some of their most important life goals

Brittany Goettlich, who is a descendant of the Little Shell tribe, advocated to help change a policy that affected Indigenous customers

Founded by Jimmy Woodley, Kansas City-based Woodley Building Maintenance continues to grow with the next generation of Woodleys

Accessibility experience designer competed in his fourth National Beep Baseball Association World Series this year

U.S. Bank leaders support the power of play through service to the nonprofit Playworks.

In addition to growing and selling fresh produce for four generations, Tanaka Farms hosts educational and recreational activities for the public and schools, and was recently recognized for its community service

The financial intelligence and financial crimes investigations teams partner closely together to identify illicit movement of funds and provide information to law enforcement

Mark Salatino recently won the top award at the Consumer Bankers Association Executive Banking School, a program that just completed its 72nd year.

Adam Sanders applies what he learned building robots to help improve technology at U.S. Bank

Whang to lead fixed income, capital markets and working capital finance businesses

Looking back on rolling out our first companywide giving platform with a nationwide relay five years ago.

Students in the California program learn, teach financial education, perform community service

U.S. Bank provides volunteers and job opportunities through the San Francisco LGBT Center.

Our open source leader is using the strength of the software community to drive continuous innovation.

Based in Denver, the ski industry expert and theater fan leads a national team serving middle market clients.

He talks about the purpose driving his role, which includes frequent interviews with national media outlets.

Company recognized for helping team members grow in their careers

The program for associates of partner law firms who are early in their careers is part of the law division’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

The grant program aims to help students gain experience and learn new skills to overcome financial challenges

The bank ranks on the overall DiversityInc Top 50 list and specialty lists for the fifth consecutive year.

This #SmallBusinessMonth, U.S. Bank shares stories of resiliency and success

The bank’s current operating charter was signed in Cincinnati on July 13, 1863.

Schoenborn is new chief executive officer of U.S. Bancorp Investments, UnionBanc Investment Services and PFM Fund Distributors

Named Business of the Year by the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Hinckley Productions creates videos for international brands and local small businesses alike.

Bass Furniture is one of the few Black-owned, independent furniture stores in the Midwest

U.S. Bank programs with a college and high school in Ohio give students hands-on experience in information security

Abby Losordo uses her background as a counselor and cancer patient navigator to help ensure U.S. Bank digital tools are accessible to everyone, including those who use assistive technology

The bank has hired more than 100 graduates from the nonprofit job-training program, many of whom have risen through the ranks.

The company topped its industry for the 13th consecutive year.

U.S. Bank ranks second among American-based financial services companies and No. 72 overall.

Executive Chairman Richard Davis to retire from the Board of Directors at Annual Shareholders Meeting.

Stephanie Wenkel and her team helped create the bank’s digital mortgage portal, which has won accolades for its ease of use for consumers.

Somani, who leads the U.S. Bank Payment Innovation Studio, talks about what instant payments mean for businesses and consumers alike.

Veteran employee aims to bring greater diversity to her team

U.S. Bank employees share impact of their involvement with Home Start in San Diego.

U.S. Bank Adoption Assistance Reimbursement and Parental Leave Programs give employees financial support and time.

Saim Malik uses his skills to assist Afghan Welcome Home Project of Central Illinois.

Alicia Lopez leads the team that manages the bank’s translations.

Joanna Garcia draws on her experience as a Cuban immigrant

Cedar Rapids employee recently honored for her 15-year dedication to assist low- to moderate-income households file their taxes for free

Banker and her husband go above and beyond to help families in their community

Andi Garten’s ‘accidental’ entry into banking has led to a decades-long journey, with a healthy dose of tennis play on the side.

Government relations team member volunteers with California Boys and Girls State program, which he participated in himself while in high school

A Q&A with Caleb Schmidt, head of Experience Design

How the global chief ethics officer for U.S. Bank is leading the way

First-ever interior designer for U.S. Bank branches works to bring relationship-focused experiences to customers.

The gifts are part of the U.S. Bank Driven to Serve initiative done in partnership with the Freedom Alliance

Junior Achievement and U.S. Bank have been connected for decades through volunteer events, grant awards and other partnerships

Angela Ratliff and Anu Somani were honored by American Banker and PaymentsSource, respectively.

A team of U.S. Bank colleagues participated in the inaugural Play for Inclusion 3v3 Wheelchair Basketball Charitable Tournament in Milwaukee.

Ian Eslick is head of enterprise engineering, technology strategy and modernization at U.S. Bank.

Chad Schrieber wants to help others avoid what his father and family have gone through.

U.S. Bank recently created the new role.

With help from fintech partnerships and acquisitions, U.S. Bank is combining banking, payments and software into a suite of holistic solutions that are delighting customers and driving loyalty.

Through the U.S. Bank HOME program, U.S. Army Sergeant Xanthin Luptak receives 23rd home donation — and first in Tennessee

With hackathons, U.S. Bank brings together technologists and business experts to develop solutions that meet client needs.

In-person Pride events return with renewed energy.

In 2022, U.S. Bank focused on a set of initiatives to help individuals and families build wealth

U.S. Bank is one of five organizations housed within the Bellevue University center as part of a unique partnership.

Chris Taylor is channeling his passion and our core values to make a difference in his community.

Celebrating the life and legacy of U.S. Bank General Clerk Norris “Whitey” Mendenhall.

The owner of a growing dessert catering business has received financing from U.S. Bank partner Grameen America.

Eduardo Arteaga will compete at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2021 in late February.

Members of a team that pitched U.S. Bank executives their app ideas in 2018 have gone on to focus on science, technology, engineering and math in their college studies.

U.S. Bank Project Manager Ted Gamble ran 200 miles to raise funds for a non-profit that creates jobs in Haiti involving recovered ocean-bound plastic.

2020-21 reverse mentoring cohort kicked off in March 2020, just as world dramatically changed.

King spoke about living as a legacy to parents Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King.

Mariam Abrahams reflects on her leadership path at the bank

Dhiren Patel talks about what drives him – and opportunities for change.

The American Opportunity Index, launched by the Schultz Family Foundation, Harvard Business School and Burning Glass Institute studies the progress of workers without a college degree.

The branch is located in the first officially recognized LGBTQ+ neighborhood in the United States.

Videos from across the country will be released over the next five months on U.S. Bank social media channels.

Effective later this year, all employees in the U.S. and Canada will make at least $20 per hour as part of the bank’s continued investment in its people and businesses.

The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum is a public-private partnership with renowned comedian and Chicano art collector Cheech Marin, RAM and the City of Riverside.

American Banker names Kristy Carstensen one of the Most Influential Women in Payments.

Welsh joins the bank from a consulting firm where he specialized in financial services and the consumer experience.

Kaalund will lead the bank's branch and small business teams across its 26-state footprint.

Wippler succeeds John Stern, who was appointed president of our Global Corporate Trust and Custody business last month.

Richard will join the company's Managing Committee and report to Chairman, President and CEO Andy Cecere.

Martin will lead the Commercial Banking group in the St. Louis market.

Milena Kohlhofer will help identify blockchain products that add efficiencies to capital markets business and advise Corporate & Commercial Banking clients on blockchain solutions.

Meet the U.S. Banker helping to make community possible with The New Children’s Museum and across the nation.

We pledge to do our part to combat biases and acts of violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

U.S. Bank is working to create an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.

Scott Lippert, who leads Payment Services Operations and the U.S. Bank Proud to Serve business resource group, recognized as a notable military veteran executive.

The Ethisphere Institute recognizes U.S. Bank for the ninth consecutive year

The Ethisphere Institute recognizes U.S. Bank for the eighth consecutive year.

The Ethisphere Institute recognized U.S. Bank for the seventh consecutive year.

Seramount, formerly Working Mother Media, publishes the list annually.

Notable programs on this year’s Seramount survey include benefits and childcare, employee support programs, and paid time off and leaves.

The Top Companies 2021 list recognizes companies that both attract and invest in talent.

We're proud to be a national partner of the Human Rights Campaign and the HRC Foundation’s Transgender Justice Initiative.

Those navigating reduced income when a partner loses a job during the pandemic may be eligible to receive a grant.

The annual list is published by Payments Source.

Expanded digital capabilities simplify and streamline the experience.

Nearly 10,000 U.S. Bank client accounts migrated to new custody platform.

Kristy Carstensen builds on the belief that a diverse team is strong and agile.

The initiative, launched in 2021 as part of U.S. Bank Access Commitment, has already served more than 1,000 businesses in 2022.

Jonathan Franklin, an employee based in Harvey, North Dakota, and his wife, Nicole, opened the first and only counseling center within 60 miles of the rural town after a spate of suicides.

The regional Commercial Banking leader’s expanded portfolio at U.S. Bank spans from Pacific Northwest to the Rockies.

Tennessee employees, including one whose son has autism, volunteer at autism awareness event

U.S. Bank private wealth advisor Tyree Walton spends weekends officiating college football games.

Marcus Brown works to expand access to capital

Nas Iqbal is deployed in Kuwait and was sent to support the emergency evacuation in Afghanistan.

Ford brings more than two decades of industry experience.

Investments U.S. Bank has made in support of Black-owned businesses includes the creation of business access advisors, who can expand networking and business development opportunities for Black business owners.

Over the past three years, Brittny Ferguson has logged nearly 500 volunteer hours and won "Volunteer of the Year" from Junior Achievement of San Diego.

Market with less than 350 employees volunteers 1,200 hours during annual companywide campaign to provide direct support to nonprofits.

Our consumer digital leader is hiring customer-obsessed colleagues to shape the U.S. Bank Mobile App and more.

Cecere has been with U.S. Bank since 1985 and has served as president and chief operating officer since January 2016.

The publication recognized Gunjan Kedia, Kate Quinn and Jodi Richard.

Building a Commercial Real Estate office in one of the country’s most competitive CRE markets takes dedication, knowledge and experience. Kim McKee explains how she did it, while also growing the portfolio from zero to multi-billion dollars.

Employees’ agility, compassion and volunteerism make a huge impact.

Data engineer Aanik Lohani has beaten some of the top pickleball players in the world

Head of North American Operations for Elavon says follow your heart when giving to your community

The nonprofit job training program helps provide meaningful opportunities to veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses.

The publication recognized Gunjan Kedia, Kate Quinn and Vanessa Angeles and awarded U.S. Bank a Top Team honor.