Melany Wynn Promoted to FB&T Chief Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Officer

Melany Wynn, a leader and dedicated compliance industry professional, has been promoted to chief compliance & regulatory affairs officer at Frandsen Bank & Trust, effective Jan. 27, 2025.

Wynn is eager to leverage her extensive industry knowledge in her new role while leading Frandsen Bank’s compliance department. “The regulatory compliance landscape is constantly changing, making it more important than ever for successful banks to strengthen and adapt their compliance programs,” Wynn says. “It is a great honor to be part of the Frandsen organization, and I am excited to continue working with such a talented team.”

With more than 20 years of industry experience, Wynn first joined Frandsen Bank in 2009 as a regional compliance officer. Since then, Wynn has advanced her career at Frandsen Bank, becoming assistant director of compliance in 2018, director of compliance in 2019, and senior vice president director of regulatory affairs in 2021. She was promoted to her most recent position as chief compliance and regulatory affairs officer in 2025.

“Melany’s unwavering dedication to Frandsen Bank has been invaluable,” says Mike Gay, Frandsen Bank’s chief operating officer and president. “She excels at navigating complex regulatory challenges, and we are confident she will continue to succeed in her new role.”

Wynn also serves on Frandsen Bank’s Board of Directors and, in 2024, was recognized in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s People on the Move series.