Mikella Newsom

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DISC Type : cs

SVP/Chief Risk Officer at City Bank

Lubbock, Texas, United States

Overview

Mikella Newsom is the Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at City Bank, where she previously served as Chief Financial Officer. A graduate of Texas Tech University, she has deep expertise in financial leadership and risk management, developed through a long career in community banking.

She is a recognized expert in operational risk management and contributes to the banking community by speaking at educational programs for bank directors.

An interesting fact: Mikellas early career included supervising grain accounting for elevators across the Texas Panhandle, Kansas, and Colorado with Cargill.

Personality Overview

Tough To Convince

Late Adopter

Process Oriented

They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much.  They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Topics They Care About

Operational Risk
She is an expert on this topic and was a featured speaker on operational risk management at the SW Graduate School of Banking.
Community Banking
Her entire career has been in community banking in Texas, from First State Bank Stratford to her executive roles at City Bank.
Banking Education
Enjoys sharing her expertise and being part of educational events, such as the National Certified Community Bank Director's Program.

Media Appearances

Mikella has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2015
SVP/Chief Risk Officer at City Bank
1-2014 - 3-2015
SVP/CFO at City Bank
1-2008 - 12-2013
Asst CFO at City Bank
6-2005 - 4-2007
Cashier at First State Bank Stratford
10-2002 - 6-2005
Administrative Leader for Grain Accounting at Cargill

Education

1992 - 1996
BS from Texas Tech University

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Insights For Selling To Mikella

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mikella is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mikella

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mikella move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Mikella take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Mikella

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