Marlie Martines leads in a way that serves others, first by listening then by acting thoughtfully, and finally by creating space for people to grow. “I believe that leadership is a commitment to constant improvement, and that showing up each day with humility and a willingness to learn is the key to long-term success,” said the vice-president and Chief Risk Officer at the Honesdale National Bank.
As the Chief Risk Officer, Martines oversees the bank’s enterprise-wide risk management program, ensuring the bank operates safely, responsibly and in full compliance with regulatory expectations. Her responsibilities include monitoring key risks, facilitating the internal audit function, acting as the liaison between the bank and examiners, ensuring risks and issues are resolved appropriately, and overseeing the Compliance and Bank Secrecy Act teams. She works closely with all employees of the bank to safeguard its stability while supporting its mission to serve customers and the community.
After graduating from West Chester University with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in public administration, Martines began her career at a bank in the Philadelphia region before she joined Vanguard, where she spent nearly a decade building deep experience in risk, controls, and compliance. During her tenure, she held several key roles, including control administrator, control specialist, and various SOX compliance management positions.
In 2020, the young woman made the decision to return to NEPA and sought opportunities that aligned with both her expertise and her desire to contribute to her home community. She joined the Honesdale National Bank as the compliance officer and was later promoted to Chief Risk Officer.
The businesswoman has been fortunate to build strong mentoring relationships throughout her career, especially with women who were willing to share their experience and perspective as she navigated her own path. “Their honest guidance and steady support helped shape my approach to leadership and encouraged me to stretch into new opportunities to which I am grateful,” she explained.
The bank executive attributes her success to the support of the people who have invested in her along the way, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to continuous learning. “I have embraced new challenges, stayed curious, and remained open to feedback – all of which helped me to grow into each new opportunity,” she admits.
She also credits the mentors and colleagues who have encouraged her, challenged her, and reminded her to give herself grace and trust in her abilities.
The young woman is grateful for the support of her parents, Mike and Mary Lee Martines and her three sisters, Jillian Evarts, Tara Sheare, and Michaela Supko who have always encouraged her and celebrated her accomplishments; as well as her eight nieces and nephews. She is also grateful for her partner, Dan Ejk, whose positivity and support has meant a great deal as she continues to grow her career.
In the community, Martines serves as vice-president of the board at the Greater Carbondale YMCA; is a volunteer with the Brian M. Sheare Memorial Fund; and teaches kindergarten religious education at Our Lady of the Rosary in Carbondale.
“What feels most important to my story is that it has never followed a perfectly straight line. I have made big decisions – like leaving a decade-long career, returning home in 2020, and stepping into a new role – that required trust in myself and the support of the people around me,” she said.
“Every step of my journey has been shaped by the people who believed in me, the opportunities I was willing to chase, and a desire to contribute to something larger. I am proud of where I am, even more grateful of how I got here, and excited to experience what is next,” she concluded.
Marlie Martines
Age: 36
Home: Greenfield Township
Title: VP, Chief Risk Officer
Company: The Honesdale National Bank, Vandling