Huntington National Bank
Brilliant Woman of the Year
Krista Flynn has more than 25 years of experience in the financial industry and has recently become the first woman to hold the position of Regional President at Huntington Bank in West Michigan. Krista is on the boards of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Grand Action 2.0, The Right Place, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, West Michigan CEO Council, K-Connect, Talent 2025, Armed Forces Thanksgiving, and Opportunity for All. Krista’s involvement in the community is driven by passion, passion for personal development, opportunities for women and the continued fight against inequities in the community. Krista says, “Being ingrained in the community has taught me so much about myself that I could never have experienced in my daily bubble. By giving my time and energy, I receive tenfold in return, and I can share my learnings with others.” Krista holds a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Michigan and an M.S. in Finance from Walsh College. She and her husband, Paul, live in Ada and have two sons.
Krista Flynn
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- Category: Brilliance Awards Finalists 2022
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