Shannon Gilley

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DISC Type : cs

Chief Information Officer at Academy Bank

Independence, Missouri, United States

Overview

Shannon Gilley is the Chief Information Officer at Academy Bank, where she has progressed through the ranks from an entry-level clerk. A certified Project Management Professional (PMP)®, she was recognized as an esteemed finalist for the 2025 Kansas City ORBIE Awards, highlighting her leadership in technology.

She is passionate about professional growth and leadership, having graduated from Central Exchange’s Emerging Leaders program. Shannon actively encourages team development and enjoys networking with peers in the Kansas City technology community, celebrating its strength and innovation.

Unique fact: Shannon built her entire career within the banking industry, advancing from an operations clerk to the C-suite.

Personality Overview

Status Quo Seeker

Overcautious

Late Adopter

They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

Leadership Development
A graduate of the Central Exchange Emerging Leaders program, she is thankful her company invests in team member growth and development.
IT Team Empowerment
Expresses pride in representing her "amazing team of IT professionals" who excel at making technology and innovation look effortless.
Technology Community
Enjoys networking with local leaders and feels privileged to be among nominees exemplifying the innovation of Kansas City’s technology community.

Media Appearances

Shannon Gilley | Chief Information Officer Academy Bank - Banking AI (Top 10 Banking CIOs 2024). Featured in Banking AI (BankingCIOOutlook.com)

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Happy National IT Professional Day! Meet Shannon Gilley, Academy Bank CIO. Featured in Academy Bank Facebook Page

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Shoutout to Shannon Gilley, CIO, for representing Academy Bank and Armed Forces Bank. Featured in Academy Bank Facebook Page

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Work History

3-2021
Chief Information Officer at Academy Bank
3-2019 - 3-2021
VP, Manager of Business Solutions at Academy Bank
4-1999 - 3-2019
Product Support Manager at Armed Forces Bank
8-1997 - 4-1999
Item Processing clerk at Bank Midwest
1-1996 - 8-1997
Telebank Operator/Deposit Operations clerk at Bank Midwest

Education

Shannon has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Shannon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control

DONT's

  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shannon is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shannon

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shannon move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Shannon take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Shannon

Personality Compatibility


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