Maria Sturges joined Piedmont Trust Company in 2021 as the Managing Director of Compliance and Information Technology. Maria’s experience is vast, and includes VP, Manager of Infovisa Wealth Services, LLC, SVP, Manager of First National Bank of Santa Fe, Trust & Investment Services, VP, Trust Officer and Manager of Fiduciary Services for First County Bank. Maria attended Cannon Financial Institute’s Trust Program, ABA’s Graduate Trust School program earning her CTFA designation from the Institute of Certified Bankers. Maria is also on the Executive Board of the Trust Education Foundation and enjoys volunteering for human services not-for-profit organizations.