Executive Team

Sandy launched her banking career while still in college at the former First National Bank of Midwest City, now FNB MWC. She worked across operations and accounting, even mastering proof on an old NCR 450 machine. Experiencing bank operations before today’s automation gave her a rare, ground up understanding of how a bank truly functions.

Drawn to the analytical side of the business, Sandy discovered a passion for accounting and the daily problem solving it demanded. She went on to earn her CPA, deepening her expertise and strengthening her commitment to the banking industry.

Sandy later became one of the founding members of First Liberty Bank in Oklahoma City. For twenty years, she has served the bank in multiple capacities—first as its original CFO, and as a Director following her retirement from day to day leadership.

In 2012, Governor Mary Fallin appointed Sandy to the Oklahoma State Banking Board, where she served two full terms through 2024. She was recently inducted into the Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame—an honor she considers both humbling and deeply meaningful.

Over the last 12–15 years, Sandy has developed a strong focus on Policies and Procedures. As the regulatory landscape has evolved, she has become a champion for helping banks adopt practical, risk based decision making. Her decades of experience give her a unique ability to modernize policies, strengthen risk management, and enhance board and management oversight.

Sandy brings a thoughtful, contemporary approach to every engagement. Let Sandy and Benchmark show you how to strengthen your bank—and enjoy the process of achieving your goals.

With a degree in Applied Economics from the University of Central Oklahoma and 20 years of experience working exclusively with financial institutions, Sharon brings deep expertise in information technology audit, risk management, and governance across a wide range of asset sizes and operational environments.

A significant strength of Sharon’s background is her experience on both sides of the desk. She began her career as an auditor for multiple audit firms, gaining firsthand insight into examiner expectations, documentation standards, and regulatory priorities. She later transitioned into the role of Vice President of Audit and Regulatory Compliance for a highly regarded managed service provider specializing in comprehensive IT solutions for financial institutions. In this position, she operated under direct regulatory oversight and led the organization’s audit and compliance function for both clients and the company itself, ensuring regulatory alignment and delivering clear, actionable guidance. This dual perspective has earned her a strong reputation for balanced judgment, practical insight, and the ability to translate regulatory requirements into real world operational practices.

Throughout her career, Sharon has focused on strengthening IT governance through comprehensive risk assessments, effective oversight, and the development of policies and controls aligned with industry standards. Her extensive work with audit firms and regulators across the country has given her a well rounded understanding of expectations, examination trends, and best practices in IT risk and assurance.

Sharon holds industry certifications and brings deep experience in risk assessment, policy development, oversight, and regulatory interpretation, consistently helping institutions build resilient, well controlled, and exam ready technology environments.