Cristina Velasquez Named AVP/Human Resources Manager for M&F Bank
DURHAM, NC (March 21, 2016) – M&F Bank this week announced the promotion of Cristina Velasquez to the position of AVP/Human Resources Manager. In her new role, Ms. Velasquez provides leadership in recruitment, retention, and internal communications; her responsibilities also include oversight of payroll and benefits.
Ms. Velasquez is a certified Human Resources Professional and received a B.A. in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She previously had served as M&F’s Assistant Controller/HR Manager. Prior to joining M&F Bank, she held positions of increasing responsibility at Harrington Bank and the Latino Community Credit Union.
“Cristina’s communication skills, experience in community banking and in cultivating diverse relationships, combined with her mastery of the technical and operational aspects of the human resources field, have already made a positive impact on the organization,” said Randall Hall, SVP/CFO, who heads M&F’s Finance, HR, Deposit Operations and IT departments.