Nick Richmond Joins Sunrise Banks as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships

September 1, 2026

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (September 1, 2026) - Sunrise Banks, a values-based bank and financial technology (fintech) organization with locations in Sioux Falls, S.D., and Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn., has welcomed Nick Richmond as its new Vice President of Strategic Partnerships.

Richmond is a fintech and banking executive with more than 15 years of experience in building strategic partnerships, driving growth and delivering innovative financial solutions. His background spans fintech partnerships, embedded finance, commercial banking, lending and executive leadership, with a proven ability to connect innovation with the needs of regulated financial institutions.

"I'm honored to join Sunrise Banks and its fintech team at a pivotal time for the financial services industry," says Richmond. "I'm especially inspired by the bank's mission to be the most innovative bank empowering financial wellness-a purpose that strongly aligns with the transformative potential of fintech. I look forward to advancing that mission through innovation, meaningful partnerships, and solutions that expand financial access and create sustainable value for our clients, partners, and communities."

Throughout his career, Richmond has focused on building strong relationships, creating opportunities and delivering meaningful results for organizations, partners and communities. He believes trust, integrity, collaboration and genuine relationships are the foundation of lasting success.

"Nick has a proven track record of creating strong relationships, which will allow us to continue building momentum with our partnerships," says Eric Schurr, Chief Payments Strategy Officer at Sunrise Banks. "Within the past 12 months, Sunrise Banks has launched three new credit products and new secured credit card capabilities, and there is room for more growth. We're excited for Nick to join the team and help us continue building on existing partnerships and creating new ones."

Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Richmond is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he played basketball. He currently lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.

ABOUT SUNRISE BANKS

Sunrise Banks is no ordinary bank; we strive to be a place where money and values meet for our customers and our communities. We do this by prioritizing social responsibility, community impact and environmental sustainability alongside innovative financial products and services. With bank locations in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota - along with a fintech and payments division based in Sioux Falls - Sunrise Banks seeks to build meaningful relationships, empower financial wellness and drive positive change.

Sunrise Banks is certified by the U.S. Treasury as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), a designation earned by less than five percent of banks nationwide. Sunrise Banks is also a member of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values and a certified B Corporation for its demonstrated commitment to transparent corporate governance and positive community impact. Visit sunrisebanks.com to learn more.

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