Megan Pelletier serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Operations and People Officer for HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiary, HomeTrust Bank. In this pivotal role, she leads all aspects of operations, including deposit and loan operations, information technology, facilities management, and vendor relations, while also overseeing human resources, talent acquisition, employee development, and organizational culture. Her strategic oversight ensures operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and a people-centric approach that drives the company's growth in the competitive community banking landscape. With more than 25 years of experience in financial services, Megan began her career as an operations specialist at a major regional bank, progressing through roles in process improvement, risk management, and executive leadership. She joined HomeTrust in 2012 as Senior Vice President of Operations, where she played a key role in navigating the company's expansion following the 2012 recapitalization and subsequent acquisitions. Her achievements include leading the successful integration of three bank mergers, which doubled the company's asset base, and implementing cloud-based core banking systems that reduced processing times by 30% and enhanced cybersecurity measures. Megan's innovative HR strategies have elevated HomeTrust's employee satisfaction to industry-leading levels, with initiatives like comprehensive leadership development programs and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts earning national recognition. A certified HR professional and Six Sigma Black Belt, she is a sought-after speaker on operational resilience and talent management in banking, consistently delivering results that align with HomeTrust's mission of superior customer service and community impact.