Mt. McKinley Bank Promotes Jenny Mahlen
Mt. McKinley Bank in Fairbanks is promoting Jenny Mahlen to Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending.
Mahlen joined Mt. McKinley Bank two years ago but has been a fixture in the banking
community in Interior Alaska for thirty years. In addition to her vast experience in the financial industry, she is a UAF graduate and completed the Pacific Coast Banking School graduate program. Her understanding of the local market, positive relationships with her customers, and exceptional work ethic have quickly made her a critical part of the team.
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