Bobbi Jo Dixon, Vice President, Compliance Officer and BSA Officer of Citizens Bank of Kansas, was recently awarded the Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) professional designation from the American Bankers Association.

The CRCM certification is awarded to individuals who demonstrate excellence in the field of bank regulatory compliance. To qualify for the CRCM certification, individuals must have certain levels of experience and education in the compliance profession, pass an examination, and agree to abide by a code of ethics. The CRCM exam covers regulatory requirements as they relate to credit, deposits/securities, safety and soundness, information reporting and corporate responsibility.  ABA Professional Certifications formally recognize those who meet the standards of knowledge in specialty areas and meet professional continuing education and development requirements. 

Dixon joined the compliance department of Citizens Bank of Kansas in 2014 and has two decades of experience in banking and compliance. She is a graduate of Sterling College, and serves as Chair of Heartland Compliance, a consortium of regional bank compliance officers.

“Bobbi Jo Dixon is well known and respected in the banking community for her skills as a compliance and bank security officer,” said Kyle Russell, President of Citizens Bank of Kansas.  “Earning the CRCM certification validates everything we know about Bobbi Jo’s capabilities, knowledge, and experience.   We are lucky to have Bobbi Jo on our staff and congratulate her for this well-deserved recognition.”

ABA Professional Certifications promote the highest standards of performance in the financial services industry by validating individuals’ knowledge and expertise. For more information, call 202-663-5092 or visit www.aba.com/certifications.