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Judy Krandel

Advisor at Lincoln 1st Bank

Judy Krandel is an advisor at Lincoln 1st Bank and a former board member of CynergisTek, Inc. Judy has also served as a senior business development and mergers & acquisitions consultant and chief financial officer.

Judy has over 25 years of experience in the financial industry. Judy began their career as a commercial banker and then transitioned into corporate finance, serving as a financial analyst, controller, and treasurer for several companies. In these roles, Judy was responsible for all aspects of financial management, including financial planning and analysis, treasury management, accounting, and tax compliance.

In their role as a senior business development and mergers & acquisitions consultant, Judy provides advice and guidance to companies undergoing transitions. Judy has helped companies refocus their strategic direction, eliminate low-margin businesses, and formalize M&A targets. Judy has also cultivated relationships with prospective investors and advised new CEOs on messaging and positioning their companies in the public markets.

As chief financial officer of PeerStream, Inc., Judy was responsible for the company's financial planning and analysis, treasury management, accounting, and tax compliance. Judy also oversaw the company's merger & acquisition activities.

Judy Krandel has an MBA in finance and accounting from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and a B.S. in finance from the Wharton School. Judy is also certified in Series 7 and 63.