Linda VerbaLinda VerbaExecutive Vice President, Retail OperationsCommerce Bank Over the last eight years, Linda has led the strategic growth of Commerce's retail operations from 75 to nearly 450 locations.She has overseen the front lines of the company's retail stores, which stretch from New England to the Southeastern U.S.Her expertise, dedication and approach have guided a unique corporate culture of innovation and service, the foundation of which is a company-wide dedication and personal passion of each team member to deliver a legendary service experience. An innovator and strategic leader with experience in retail management, human resources and sales/marketing, Linda has used her operational, motivational and creative skills to create and reinforce a vibrant and innovative workplace culture and team, preserve and advance the Commerce brand, and grow the company's operations and leadership position.She has innovated groundbreaking customer-service philosophies that focus on customer needs and requests - known internally as "the voice of the customer" - and developed service and product innovations never seen before in a very traditional industry. Linda is committed to improving availability and immediate access to industry-leading products and services, to enhance the retail experience for customers.Her hands-on approach has enabled the company to launch numerous industry innovations, now emulated widely by competitors.Linda is a champion of Commerce Bank's unique corporate culture that celebrates service, dedication and fun.She has led the development of engaging and exciting customer and employee events in corporate and store locations to recognize achievements, celebrate the company culture, build morale and thank customers.She is also actively involved in mentoring new managers and motivating team members on the front lines.

Linda Verba Women's Refugee Commission - Board of Directors - Linda Verba Women's Refugee Commission Go Linda Verba Linda Verba Linda Verba is Executive Vice President, Store Operations and Service Programs, Retail Bank, U.S., TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, the country's most dynamic and innovative financial services retailer. Linda leads the strategic growth of TD retail operations, and shepherded the expansion to more than 1300+ store locations from 75. She has overseen the front lines of the company's retail stores, which stretch fifteen states Maine to Florida. Recognized for her respected followership, Linda's leadership, expertise and dedication have guided a unique corporate culture of innovation and service, the foundation of which is a company-wide dedication and personal passion of each team member to deliver a legendary customer service experience. An innovator and strategic leader with experience in retail management, sales/marketing, and human resources, Linda leverages her operating, innovative, visionary, and motivational capability to create and reinforce a vibrant and innovative workplace culture and team, preserving and advancing the TD Bank brand, growing the company's operations and leadership position. She has innovated groundbreaking customer service philosophies that focus on customer needs and services known internally as 'the voice of the customer', and developed service and product innovations never seen before in the banking industry. Linda is a champion of women, Chair of TD Women in Leadership, WIL, and leads the Senior Women Leaders Community. Linda was recognized among the 25 'Most Powerful Women in Banking' and 'Women to Watch', 2011, 2010, 2009 Annual Ranking, U.S. Banker's Most Powerful Women. She was recognized by BAI as a finalist for the 2011 'Maverick Banker of the Year', and was named '2010 Women of the Year', National Association of Professional Women, New Jersey. Linda serves on the Board of Women's Refugee Commission, WRC, a non-profit advocating for laws, policies and programs to improve the lives and protect the rights of refugee women and children, bringing about lasting, measurable change. She is a Member of the Senior Women Leaders Advisory Board of VisionSpring, a social enterprise that empowers women to launch their own business selling affordable eyeglasses in developing countries.

Linda Verba Linda Verba Executive Vice President, Retail Integration TD Bank Linda Verba is Executive Vice President, Retail Integration, TD Bank (formerly Commerce Bank), America's Most Convenient Bank, the country's most dynamic and innovative financial services retailer. Over the last nineyears, Linda has led the strategic growth of the bank's retail operations from 75 to more than 575 locations. She has overseen the front lines of the company's retail stores, which stretch from New England to the Southeastern U.S. Her expertise, dedication and approach have guided a unique corporate culture of innovation and service, the foundation of which is a company-wide dedication and personal passion of each team member to deliver a legendary service experience. An innovator and strategic leader with experience in retail management, human resources and sales/marketing, Linda has used her operational, motivational and creative skills to create and reinforce a vibrant and innovative workplace culture and team, preserve and advance the TD Bank brand, and grow the company's operations and leadership position. She has innovated groundbreaking customer-service philosophies that focus on customer needs and requests - known internally as "the voice of the customer" - and developed service and product innovations never seen before in a very traditional industry. Linda is committed to improving availability and immediate access to industry-leading products and services, to enhance the retail experience for customers. Her hands-on approach has enabled the company to launch numerous industry innovations, now emulated widely by competitors. Linda is a champion of the Bank's unique corporate culture that celebrates service, dedication and fun. She has led the development of engaging and exciting customer and employee events in corporate and store locations to recognize achievements, celebrate the company culture, build morale and thank customers. She is also actively involved in mentoring new managers and motivating team members on the front lines. Early in her career, Linda held management positions with industry-leading companies including PHH Mortgage. There, she effectively led the human resources department, was involved in sales and account management, developed and managed the company's call center operations and spearheaded product development. Prior to that, she worked at two industry-leading retailers, Strawbridge & Clothier and Filene's department stores; those retail and customer service experiences built the foundation for her career. Linda has served on the Board of Directors of the South Jersey Chamber of Commerce, American Heart Association and Arts & Business Council/Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. In 2005, she was awarded a "Shatter the Glass Ceiling Award" from the National Association of Women Business Owners. She was the chairman of the board and keynote speaker for the Metavante FURST Senior Management Conference in 2007, and was also a keynote speaker for the Customer Engagement Forum. Linda earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University.

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