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Chief Content Strategist

Mary J. Yerkes, CELDC, CBBSC

Mary is an award-winning writer, content strategist, and communicator who specializes in executive-level communications and content strategy and development for the financial services sector and payments industry. She is also a certified executive and leadership development coach (CELDC) and a certified brain-based success coach (CBBSC).

As a senior associate and chief content strategist for CFM Communications, Mary takes a lead role in project management and communications planning for executive teams and their organizations. A skilled journalist and ghostwriter, Mary also covers payments industry events and conferences. Her depth and breadth of experience make her a top choice for more substantial, content-rich materials, including white papers and feature articles.

Mary is also a widely published writer, whose work appears in numerous print and online publications in the general and inspirational markets, including the Independent Banker, the award-winning monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America, Associations Now, and more.

She enjoys good books, stimulating conversations, and strong coffee.

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