DENVER, June 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Western Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:MYFW), a financial services holding company headquartered in Denver, Colorado ("First Western" or the "Company"), today announced the appointment of Ellen S. Robinson to the Company's Board of Directors, as well as the retirement of Eric D. Sipf from the Board of Directors.
Scott C. Wylie, Chairman and CEO of First Western, said, "We are very pleased to welcome Ellen Robinson to our Board of Directors. Ellen has been a prominent member of the Denver business community for many years and has been a successful executive in large corporate and smaller, entrepreneurial business environments. She is a seasoned business leader with a particular interest and expertise in leadership development and coaching on an individual and team level. Ellen further strengthens our Board of Directors with her proven expertise in sales, marketing, building effective teams, coaching and mentoring talent.
"We would also like to thank Eric Sipf for his many years of valuable service to our company. Eric was a founding director and a leader on our board for 20 years, including serving as the chair of the audit committee for 15 years. His guidance, expertise, and leadership have been extremely valuable as we have grown our franchise over the past 20 years and we wish him well in his retirement," said Mr. Wylie.
About Ellen S. Robinson
Ellen S. Robinson is Principal and Founder of the Robinson Coaching Group, Inc. since 2007. Robinson Coaching Group, Inc. provides leadership development and coaching on an individual and team level in both the private and public sectors. Ms. Robinson is a former Executive and General Manager of Denver Pepsi Cola. Ms. Robinson has served as Founder and CEO of EventConnex, President of Ascent Sports, Inc. and Brand Manager for Frito-Lay, Inc. She has significant experience in building effective teams, coaching and mentoring talent and driving change. Ms. Robinson received her Professional Coach Certification from New Ventures West ...