Fran V. Sponsler, CRCM, CAMS

Professional Background

Fran is the Director of Compliance Review Services and a Shareholder, and has been with Fortner Bayens since 2006.

Prior to joining Fortner Bayens, Fran had over 15 years of banking experience that ranged from running operational proof machines to underwriting and approving loan requests. Her vast knowledge of community banking lends to her ability to help clients approach regulatory compliance regulations with understandable and practical solutions.

Areas of Experience and Expertise

• Conduct reviews of financial institution records pursuant to the standards set forth in the federal bank regulations and laws and applicable publications unique to federal bank regulatory agencies, and state laws or banking rules and regulations superseding federal requirements
• Review and test regulatory compliance policies, procedures, and practices
• Conduct compliance-related training for financial institution boards and staff
• CFT/AML (BSA)
• ACH

Certifications & Affiliations

• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager
• ICBA Certified Compliance School
• ICBA Certified BSA/AML Professional
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist 

Education

• American Institute of Banking, Colorado
• Kirchman Compliance Program
• BAI Compliance Program
• Independent Community Bankers of America Compliance School