Cathleen H. Nash
Cathy Nash | |
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| Born | circa 1964 New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Financial executive, banking professional |
| Years active | 1987–2019 |
| Known for | CEO and president of Woodforest National Bank; CEO and president of Citizens Republic Bancorp |
Cathleen H. "Cathy" Nash (born around 1964) is an American financial executive and banking professional. She held the roles of CEO and president at Woodforest National Bank, a privately held institution with operations in 17 states, and previously served as CEO and president of Citizens Republic Bancorp from 2009 until its 2012 merger with FirstMerit Corporation.
Early life
Nash was born approximately in 1964 in New York City. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in communication from Ithaca College and completed her MBA at the University of Central Florida College of Business Administration.
Career
Starting her banking journey as a teller at age 22, Nash progressed through various leadership roles, including positions at BankBoston between 1987 and 1993, and later as senior vice president at SunTrust Banks from 2003 until 2006.
In 2006, she joined Citizens Republic Bancorp, advancing through multiple executive roles before assuming the CEO and president positions in 2009. Nash guided the organization up to its merger with FirstMerit Corporation in 2012, a transaction that led to shareholder litigation concerning executive severance packages.
From April 2015 through January 2019, Nash served as CEO and president of Woodforest National Bank, taking over from Robert E. Marling Jr..