Meet the Team

Shana launched her banking career over three decades ago. She has held positions in lending, finance, operations, and information technology. As a leader in the IT field, she is a frequent guest speaker at industry forums and has been a primary contributor to articles published in the Puget Sound Business Journal, the Microsoft Small Business Center, and other publications about information security in financial services.

Shana attended the University of Washington and holds certifications in IT Service Management under the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional. She currently sits on the Client Advisory Board for Computer Services, Inc and the IT & Cybersecurity Program Advisory Committee for Peninsula College. Shana has also served as the digital communications and travel coordinator for a nonprofit division of the Washington-based travel softball club team, the Sundodgers, for several years, helping female student-athletes get to college. In addition, she received the organization's first annual “Proud to Be Here” award for service to the organization.

She currently oversees the technology, security, and project management teams at 1st Security Bank and is wholeheartedly committed to serving the Bank’s customers and employees. She is also an enthusiastic volunteer and has served organizations such as Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County and the White Center Food Bank.

Erin holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Western Washington University. She began her career in 1999 as a financial examiner for the Washington State, Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Banks. In 2006, Erin joined Builders Capital Mortgage in Seattle as its senior underwriter. She joined 1st Security Bank in January 2009 and became the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Officer in January 2010. She took on the Enterprise Risk Manager role in May 2012 and was promoted to Chief Risk Officer in April 2018.

As the Bank’s CRA Officer, Erin coordinates the Bank’s community outreach volunteer programs and enjoys building relationships with nonprofit groups that support the communities the Bank serves. Erin is a member of the Housing Consortium of Everett and Snohomish County and is dedicated to addressing affordable housing issues. She volunteers with The IF Project, teaching Financial Literacy to women who are in the Washington Corrections Center and she works with YWCA BankWork$ and the Teach Children to Save Program. Erin has also volunteered in various roles with Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County.

As the Chief Risk Officer, Erin uses her regulatory background to help promote and build risk awareness throughout the Bank.

Donn is a cum laude graduate from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He began his career in mortgage lending over three decades ago and joined the Bank in 2011, overseeing home lending production. Donn previously held the position of Executive Vice President at Sterling Savings Bank after its merger with Golf Savings Bank in 2009. Prior to the merger, Donn was President of Golf Savings Bank, serving on the Asset and Liability, Personnel and Lending Committees and held the position of Executive Vice President of Mortgage Lending.

Donn’s achievements include serving as President of the Washington Mortgage Lenders and the Seattle Mortgage Bankers, as well as on the Advisory Boards of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. His goal for the home lending team at 1st Security Bank is to provide “best in class” customer service and loan programs that help people achieve the dream of homeownership.

Ben has over 17 years of diverse experience in the banking industry including many years as a commercial lending team lead, director of consumer lending, and relationship manager. After beginning his career as a college intern at a local community bank in La Jolla, California, Ben discovered he had a passion for serving businesses and consumers alike. He currently serves as 1st Security Bank’s Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from Northern Arizona University with a specialty in Marketing and Advertising. He is an honor graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School, a master’s level program held at the University of Washington, and has an Executive Leadership Certificate from the University of Washington’s Michael G. Foster School of Business.

With a deep dedication to local nonprofits and the community, Ben has served on several nonprofit boards throughout his career. He finds satisfaction in being able to use the skills he has developed in banking to help others.

Susan joined 1st Security Bank in 2022 as Director of Finance and brings 25 years of banking and regulatory experience to the team. She previously worked at a large regional bank, focusing on Finance and on Enterprise Risk Management. Prior to that she spent 18 years at the State of Washington Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Banks. Susan held various positions during her tenure, culminating with five years as Chief of Supervision and Enforcement overseeing Washington state-chartered banks and trust companies. Susan has a B.A. in Business Administration with a Finance Concentration from the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington. She earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Seattle University.

Susan serves on the Board of Directors of the Community Bankers of Washington and volunteers with various school-related organizations in her local community. She is passionate about community banking and the Bank’s vision to build a truly great place to work and bank.

Dan Icasiano joined 1st Security Bank in November 2023 and currently serves as SVP and Director of Treasury Management. He is responsible for leading a dedicated team providing treasury management services, support, and strategic consultation to the business customers of the bank. Dan also has extensive experience in government and tribal banking across a multi-state market.

With over 40 years of banking experience, Dan’s area of expertise is treasury management, with additional experience in lending and bank operations. His desire to be proactive on behalf of his client’s business helps him excel in his role as a trustworthy and insightful advisor. Dan is passionate about the community and volunteers his time at every chance.

Vickie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Seattle Pacific University. She joined 1st Security Bank in 2002, after working with the Ballard Boys and Girls Club.

Vickie was promoted to Chief Human Resources Officer in 2018. Prior to becoming the Director of WOW and HR Manager, Vickie worked with our Consumer Lending team. In addition to her Human Resources responsibilities, Vickie is personally involved in the onboarding and orientation of new hires where she shares the Bank’s Vision, Mission, Core Values, and unique company culture. She ensures that the Bank’s Core Values continue to reflect the personal principles that support all the employees as the organization evolves.

She has always been a passionate and dedicated volunteer, giving back to our communities and nonprofits. Vickie volunteers with The IF Project, teaching Financial Literacy at the Washington Corrections Center for Women, YWCA BankWork$, and for the Teach Children to Save Program.

Sean joined 1st Security Bank as a Commercial Credit Analyst in 2011. He was promoted to VP Credit Administrator in 2017 and to SVP Director of Credit Administration in 2023. In his current role as Chief Credit Administrator Officer, Sean oversees the Bank’s credit strategy, credit risk, and financial analysis of the Bank’s loan portfolios.

He has been instrumental in the prudent growth and expansion of the Bank’s loan portfolios and the Bank’s credit risk mitigation efforts. The 11 years that he spent working directly under Rob Fuller, the long time, and recently retired former Chief Credit Officer of the Bank, have provided Sean a tremendous amount of institutional knowledge.

Sean holds a BA in Finance from the University of Washington and graduated from the American Bankers Association Stonier Graduate School of Banking. He received a leadership certificate from the Wharton Executive Education Program in 2022. Sean continues to volunteer with the Stonier Graduate School of Banking as a mentor for third year students. He is also a member of the Finance Committee for the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish counties.

Matthew joined 1st Security Bank in July 2011 and was appointed Chief Financial Officer in September 2011. He was promoted to President of both the Bank and the Company in July 2024, and to Chief Executive Officer of the Bank on September 1, 2025. Matthew began his banking career in June 2000 as a financial examiner with the Washington State, Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Banks. In 2004, he accepted a position at Golf Savings Bank in Seattle. Matthew served in a variety of capacities at Golf Savings Bank before his promotion to Chief Financial Officer in 2007.

After the Golf Savings Bank merger with Sterling Savings Bank, Matthew held the position of Senior Vice President of the Home Loan Division at Sterling until resigning in 2011 to join 1st Security Bank. Matthew is inspired by the Bank’s commitment to its customers and to the communities it serves.

Matthew serves on the Government Relations Committee with Washington Bankers Association. He volunteers with The IF Project, teaching Financial Literacy at the Washington Corrections Center for Women. He also works with a nonprofit school as its treasurer and is passionate about youth education.

Robert joined 1st Security Bank in 2017 as Vice President, Commercial Lending Relationship Manager and has been actively involved in helping build the Bank’s highly successful commercial lending team. He was promoted to his current role of Chief Credit Operations Officer in 2024 and is responsible for overseeing the Bank’s commercial credit operations.

Robert has been in the commercial banking industry for 25 years, focusing on commercial and industrial lending and commercial real estate lending at both regional and large community banks.

Robert holds a BA in History from the University of Tennessee and an MBA from the University of Chicago. He volunteers with Food Lifeline and is an active member of the Association of General Contractors and the Community Association Institute.

Kelli has worked in the financial services industry for three decades and brought a wealth of retail banking and leadership experience to her role when she joined 1st Security Bank in 2016. Previously, she was VP, Sales and Service Manager of Retail Banking at Cascade Bank before she moved to Sound Community Bank as the SVP of Retail Banking and Marketing.

In 2016, Kelli graduated from the American Bankers Association (ABA), Stonier Graduate School of Banking, and holds a Certificate of Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School. She also serves on the ABA Stonier Advisory Board, is an advocate for women, serves on the Alumni Committee, and is Capstone Advisor for year-three students with Stonier. Passionate about building relationships and helping others, Kelli serves on the Washington Bankers Association (WBA) Retail Banking Committee, the Government Relations Committee and is on the WBA Pros Board.

Kelli is a published children’s book author and certified life coach.  She has a deep commitment to causes that improve the lives of children. She has volunteered with Long Way Home, a nonprofit in Guatemala focused on building schools from sustainable materials. She is a former board member for Victim Support Services and the Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA). Kelli also volunteers with The IF Project, teaching Financial Literacy and serving as a mentor to female residents of the Washington Corrections Center for Women.

May-Ling Sowell became 1st Security Bank’s Compliance Officer in November 2006 after previously working for the Bank as a private consultant. She was promoted to Chief Compliance Officer in July 2025. Her career in banking spans over three decades and in 2012 she obtained her Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager designation.

Prior to joining the Bank, she held similar positions with several local community banks and spent two years operating her own consulting business. As Chief Compliance Officer, May-Ling is responsible for and leads a team of employees who support the Bank’s regulatory compliance system, security, and internal compliance training.

When not at her desk, you’ll find May-Ling reading a mystery novel or camping with her family. She also enjoys spending lots of time with her grandchildren.

Phil Whittington joined 1st Security Bank in January 2020 as the Bank’s Controller. He was promoted to Chief Financial Officer on May 1, 2025. Phil graduated with distinction from the College of Charleston in South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and later went on to earn a Master of Accountancy from the University of South Carolina.

As a licensed Certified Public Accountant, Phil began his career in public accounting at the firm of Elliott Davis in their banking practice, where he was promoted to manager during his five-year tenure.

Phil volunteers with Special Olympics and Food Lifeline. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf, pickleball, and spending time with family.