Ms. Collum provides the leadership and forward thinking to help businesses thrive in a competitive marketplace. Prior to establishing Vantage Strategic Consulting, Mary worked for two big banks and has over 25 years of financial services experience. Her most recent position was an executive as the Senior Vice President of Premier Wealth Management for National Bank of Arizona. She was the Founder and Director of the private bank, leading a team of finance professionals including Wealth Advisors, Private/Non-Profit Bankers & Treasury Officers who delivered a unique client experience. Prior to forming the Private Bank, Mary served as the inaugural female Regional Credit Manager for National Bank of Arizona.

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She has been deeply involved with non-profit organizations over the years, currently serving on the Board of the Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, and serves as Treasurer on the Executive Board for the Phoenix Country Club. Mary is past Chairman of the Arizona Foundation for Women and the Hon Kachina Council, past Director of Central Phoenix Women, and founding member of the NB|AZ Women’s Financial Group. Other recent community engagements include the Scottsdale Cultural Council and she completed the FBI Phoenix Citizens Academy program in 2014.

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Ms. Collum holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Arizona State University, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. She has earned Masters Level Banking Degree from the Pacific Coast Banking School, is a graduate of Valley Leadership – Class 33.