Officers
Yesenia Mendez – Chair
Yesenia Armijo Mendez was born and raised in Dallas, TX. She attended Southern Methodist University and went on to attend American University in Washington D.C. where she obtained her M.A. in International Affairs. Through her banking sector background, Yesenia began her career at the U.S. Department of the Treasury in the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence. She eventually moved into private sector and has worked for various financial institutions in the compliance space.
Yesenia is the Head of Compliance for Array, a fintech startup whose mission is to democratize consumer credit data. She is very passionate about financial literary and understands the life changing empowerment that comes with consumer credit education.
Yesenia, her husband, and two kiddos live in Dallas. Yesenia is a Peloton junkie, enjoys beating her family at board games, and trying out new cocktail recipes.
Yesenia is a proud lifetime member of Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority Inc.
Estela Resendez – Vice Chair
Estela Resendez is Senior Vice President, Compliance & BSA Officer for Spectrum Global Payment Solutions, Inc. (Spectrum-GPS), formerly known as PNC Global Transfers, Inc. (“PNC-GT”) and BBVA Transfer Services, Inc. (“BTS”). Ms. Resendez began her career in the money service business 22 years ago and has over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to Spectrum GPS joining Spectrum GPS, she was Deputy General Manager for Banamex-Houston Agency (now Citibank) responsible for international operations, international treasury management and regulatory compliance.
Ms. Resendez has completed the ABA National School of Compliance and Graduate School of Compliance Management courses and has attended AML conferences held by ABA, ACAMS, MTRA and IMTC.
Ms. Resendez has also been a proud member of the National Association of Realtors and the Houston Board of Realtors Association for over 30 years.
Sharon L Psencik – Treasurer
Sharon Psencik is Senior Vice President, BSA and Compliance Manager for Citizens National Bank. Sharon brings over 30 years of professional experience, including more than 25 years in the financial services industry. Throughout her career, she has worked in nearly every department within a bank, giving her a comprehensive understanding of banking operations and risk management. Her career also includes service with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), where she worked as a Claims Specialist in the Department of Liquidation in both Houston, Texas and Monmouth Junction, New Jersey.
Before joining Citizens National Bank, Sharon held several compliance and risk management positions at well-known financial institutions in Round Rock and Houston, Texas. Her deep expertise in regulatory compliance and operational risk has made her a trusted resource in the industry.
Sharon has completed the ABA National School of Compliance and earned her Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager certification. She has attended AML conferences held by ABA and ACAMS.
Sharon is happily married and lives in Pflugerville, Texas with her husband Jeff. Together, they have two sons and enjoys attending sporting events, movies, traveling and spending time with family.
Members
Monique Schmit IRS Criminal Investigation (retired)
Travis Dreibelbis (Woodforest National Bank)
Ed Dubberke IRS Criminal Investigation (retired)
LaTasha Franklin (American First National Bank)
Ana Zelaya (Central Bank Houston)
MaryCarmen Menchaca (BBVA Houston Agency)