KeyBank Hires Area Leader for Alaska Branches
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Nicolle Welch joined KeyBank as Senior Area Retail Leader for the Alaska market.
In this role, Welch is responsible for overseeing KeyBank’s network of ten Alaska branches and supporting the small business segment.
With more than eighteen years of banking experience, including district management at Wells Fargo, Welch brings a wealth of expertise to her new role. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada, Reno, and is a graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School.
A resident of Alaska for more than a decade, Welch is eager to leverage her skills and passion to make a positive impact on clients, colleagues, and the community.
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