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John Blizzard

Balancer · DISC type S
Founder at CD Valet
📍 Bellevue, Washington, United States

John Blizzard is the President and CEO of Seattle Bank and the founder of the fintech platform CD Valet. With over 30 years of experience, he focuses on leveraging technology to innovate in the banking sector and create new market opportunities. He holds an MBA from Seattle University.

Outside of his executive roles, John is passionate about mentoring emerging leaders in the financial industry. His own career journey began on a teller line after graduating from Oklahoma State University, giving him a ground-up perspective on banking.

He founded the fintech CD Valet while serving as CEO of Seattle Bank, turning an internal bank challenge into a nationwide consumer marketplace for finding the best CD rates.

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Experience
35 Years
Current Role
Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Bellevue, Washington, United States
Personality Overview

How John shows up

Slow To Decisions
Risk-Averse
Empathetic

They like following the process even if it takes time to reach any conclusion. They are comfortable taking long term decisions. They are courteous and respectful but practical.

Priorities

Topics John cares about

Fintech Disruption
Founded CD Valet to challenge the 'pay-to-play' advertising model, creating a transparent marketplace for consumers and community banks to find the best CD rates.
Community Banking
As a community bank CEO, he actively discusses strategies for smaller institutions to compete with megabanks by embracing technology and finding niche opportunities for growth.
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Career

Work history

11-2022
Founder
CD Valet
2014
President & CEO
Seattle Bank
2012 - 2014
President & CEO
Northwest Bank
2010 - 2011
Senior Vice President
AMRESCO Commercial Finance, LLC
2009 - 2009
Consultant
Consulting
In the press

Media appearances

Creating a Community FI CD Marketplace with John Blizzard of Seattle Bank and CD Valet. Featured in Mindspan Inc.
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Inside Seattle Bank's CD Site, 'CD Valet', Which Is Going National. Featured in The Financial Brand
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Education
2001 - 2003
Masters
University of Washington
1997 - 1999
MBA
Seattle University
1985 - 1989
B.S.
Oklahoma State University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

S

Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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