With passion, leadership and her sharp business mindset, Christie Kimbell leads Filene’s marketing strategy, account management, events and communities (i3 and Cooperative Trust). She is driving the Filene brand experience across stakeholder groups and providing proven solutions to increase financial wellness across our members organizations.

With 18 years of marketing leadership and 12 years in business development, Christie stands firmly behind the importance that experience plays a critical role in building lasting relationships. Starting with a deep understanding of stakeholders’ needs, she’ll ensure products and services drive business objectives. Christie will be instrumental in helping members translate Filene’s research and incubation concepts into actionable business practices that accelerate growth.

Before joining Filene, Kimbell worked as VP, Marketing & Client Experience at State National where she led their marketing and client experience efforts. Past roles include managing Strategic Partnerships at Capital One and Chief Marketing roles at OneTouchPoint and The Holley Group.

Christie is excited to do her part to help the credit union movement navigate the rapidly changing environment that is impacting the financial industry.

Christie’s career has taken her to Memphis, D.C., Seattle and Cleveland, but Texas will always be her home. Christie enjoys spending time with her family and dog Blue, diving into the latest suspense novel, and throwing dinner parties with friends.