Movers and Shakers for July 25 Post date: Mt McKinley Bank announced Paula Kennedy was hired as assistant vice president, Human Resources manager. Kennedy comes to Mt. McKinley Bank with many years of Human Resources experience and a master’s degree in management from Bellevue University. Kennedy holds both the Professional in Human Resources certification and the Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional certification. Mt McKinley Bank also announced the promotion of Matt Ellis to assistant vice president, Finance. Ellis joined the bank a year ago as the first participant in its Management Associate program. He holds a master’s degree in finance from Northeastern University and served as a Naval Flight Officer in the US Navy prior to moving to Alaska.