Pub. 19 2022 Issue 2

26 PAUL REARDON, ZIA TRUST CEO ANNOUNCEMENT The Board of Directors for Zia Trust, Inc., located in Albuquerque, New Mexico,is pleased to appoint Paul Reardon as Chief Executive Officer for the company, effective June 1, 2022. Paul takes over for Ed Kraft, retiring after 20+years as the leader of Zia Trust and a 50+ year career in business. Paul has been a member of the Zia Trust team since October 2019,when he was hired as a Trust Officer. Through great skills in trust administration and understanding of complex issues, Paul grew into an integral team member, forming Zia’s Quality Control Department in 2021. He is trained in New Mexico and Arizona Trust Code and has completed the American Bankers Association Trust School Program. Paul has held different managerial roles in jobs prior to Zia Trust. He is well connected to the Albuquerque community, having spent 40 years calling New Mexico home. He welcomes the challenge of the new role and will work closely with the Board of Directors to serve clients and beneficiaries in the Southwest. n ONE LAST THING ... Did you know that you can enjoy your association news anytime, anywhere? Scan the QR code or visit: new-mexico-bankers-digest.thenewslinkgroup.org Check it out! The new online article build-outs allow you to: • Stay up to date with the latest association news • Share your favorite articles to social channels • Email articles to friends or colleagues There is still a flipping book for those of you who prefer swiping and a downloadable PDF.

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