Senior vice president & Wisconsin consumer and business banking market leader
U.S. Bank | Milwaukee
With 40 years of banking industry experience,
Nina Johnson has held several leadership roles throughout her career, ranging from computer operations and consumer lending to regulatory compliance and loss mitigation. Johnson has also served on more than 40 nonprofit boards, along with several national committees supporting the growth and modernization of low- and moderate-income geographies in the U.S. She is the executive advisor of
U.S. Bank’s global Black Heritage business resource group, national chair of the bank’s political action committee board, local executive advisor of the Nosotros Latinos Milwaukee BRG and the bank’s Wisconsin Market Leader Advisory Board chair. She’s appeared on many media platforms, including WTMJ 4’s “The Morning Blend”, WITI Fox 6’s “Real Milwaukee,” as well as Milwaukee and Chicago radio programs.
Education:
Bachelor’s and MBA, University of Phoenix; CBA Executive Banking School graduate, Furman University
What has been your/your company’s most significant success over the last 12 months?
“U.S. Bank's history in Wisconsin spans over 160 years and it has been good to see the positive growth occurring within the overall structure of the business lines that support both the consumer and business client. Our ACCESS Commitment consisted of a $100 billion plan supporting four key pillars of inclusive growth within the bank. Part of this initiative has resulted in the launch of our new inclusive growth team of leaders properly positioned to work with revenue-generating stakeholders committed to grow the bank’s bottom line nationally.”
How do you see the future of your industry?
“The banking industry is continuing to move towards a ‘digital plus human’ way of serving customers and business clients, which is why I believe the industry will continue to build on the technological advancements used to propel the industry forward.”
What is one thing you would change about Wisconsin to make it even better?
“I would make the coldest day of the year a little warmer just because I enjoy spring, summer and fall in Wisconsin most of all.”
Do you have a secret talent?
“I enjoy creating recipes and cooking, so I have a great time during the holiday season hosting family members.”
What is your favorite Wisconsin destination?
“Our Wisconsin lakes are one of my favorite topics of discussion; especially when speaking to someone from Minnesota because we actually have more bodies of water. Wisconsin is really the ‘Land of lakes!’”
What is your definition of success?
“Enjoying the role that you have been assigned for the purpose of making positive impact at work and home.”
What are the most important traits to look for when hiring a new employee?“Is the candidate willing to be collaborative, considerate of others, open to learning new things and shift as needed.”
