Sue E. Zazon is the Regional CEO of the Columbus Region for FirstMerit Bank.
She joined FirstMerit in November, 2006 and is responsible for growing the client base in Retail Banking, Business Banking, Commercial Banking and the Private Client Group.
Prior to joining FirstMerit in 2006, Sue held a number of positions at KeyBank in Central Ohio. In 2001, she was promoted to President of the Central Ohio District and was responsible for revenue growth and operations for all lines of business. Also during her career at Key, Sue held a number of positions in the commercial banking area. She joined the Commercial Banking Division in 1993 as assistant vice president and relationship manager. In 1994, she was appointed vice president of Corporate Banking in Columbus and was promoted to senior vice president and sales manager in 1999.
Sue began her career in banking after graduating from Miami University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance and international business. She is a graduate of the executive management program at Case Western Reserve University.
Active in the community, Sue is a member of the board of trustees for Experience Columbus and the incoming President for the YMCA. She is past chair of the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges and Law Enforcement Foundation annual campaigns. She is also a past member of the United Way campaign cabinet and Columbus children’s Theatre board of trustees. In 2002, Sue was a recipient of the business First Forty under 40 award which recognizes career achievements and community involvement. |