ViClarity Adds to Global Leadership Bench with Key VP Appointment

February 13, 2025

ViClarity has announced the appointment of Katie Ferrell to Vice President of Compliance Services within the fast-growing regtech and compliance consulting firm’s executive bench.

Katie Ferrell, ViClarity VP of Compliance Services – US 

Joining ViClarity from United Bankers’ Bank in Minnesota, Ferrell will serve as Vice President, Compliance Services for the US. Ferrell’s well-rounded governance, risk and compliance (GRC) background spans all manner of functions, from compliance consulting to audits and risk assessments. She has dedicated her career to financial services, beginning with her role as head teller for a Mississippi commercial bank in 2003. Since that time, Ferrell has held a variety of positions within the bank and credit union GRC space, fostering what she describes as a holistic, yet practical, approach to the alignment of risk and strategy.  

Ferrell is a graduate of the Barret Graduate School of Banking and maintains several GRC certifications, including the CRCM, CAMS, CRVPM, CBP and NCCO. In addition to leading ViClarity’s Compliance Consulting services, she will also direct the firm’s Credit Union League Compliance Support and Audit Services teams. 

“The financial services industry has fueled my career, giving me the opportunity to serve as a reliable, authentic and accessible compliance guide,” said Ferrell. “It’s my honor to join ViClarity in helping the hard-working, passionate GRC pros they work alongside navigate the fast-moving and ever-evolving risk and compliance landscape.” 

ViClarity Global CEO John "Ogie" Sheehy shared his excitement about the addition of Katie Ferrell to the ViClarity executive team: “An experienced trailblazer with this kind of expertise and enthusiasm for GRC is a rare find, and we are fortunate to add such a leader to our team. We are thrilled she sees ViClarity as the optimal place to both contribute and grow her expertise, and we look forward to watching her help our clients achieve great things for their organizations.” 

About ViClarity 

ViClarity is an award-winning provider of governance, risk and compliance (GRC) management solutions. A global organization, ViClarity has headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa, and Kerry, Ireland, and provides services for nearly 1,000 clients in a variety of highly regulated industries, including financial services, insurance and healthcare. The firm’s flagship technology is a centralized platform that supplies GRC professionals with real-time access to business intelligence for faster, data-based decision-making. Key platform solutions include compliance management, integrated risk management, audit management, vendor management and complaint/incident management.  

To learn more about the ViClarity platform, request a demo or visit www.viclarity.com.