Tyson Smith

SVP, Chief Technology Officer at Beneficial State Bank

Portland, Oregon, United States

About Tyson Smith

Tyson Smith is SVP, Chief Technology Officer at Beneficial State Bank. Location: Portland, Oregon, United States.

Accomplished executive with over 20 years of experience driving strategic transformation across technology, operations, and enterprise administration in mission-driven financial institutions. As SVP & CTO at Beneficial State Bank, I’ve led initiatives that integrate digital innovation with operational excellence, helping scale inclusive banking services across the West Coast. My career includes founding and scaling a successful community bank, leading enterprise product strategy, and managing cross-functional teams across IT, treasury, compliance, and customer experience. I’ve worked closely with executive leadership to align technology, operations, and administrative functions with long-term business goals. I bring a holistic leadership approach that blends strategic planning, governance, vendor management, and process optimization. Whether launching new core platforms, integrating business units and acquisitions, or improving enterprise systems, I focus on delivering measurable impact and sustainable growth. I’m passionate about building resilient, people-centered organizations where I have helped shape enterprise strategy, enhance operational performance, and drive mission-aligned innovation.

Skills

  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Governance
  • Risk Management
  • and Compliance (GRC)
  • Enterprise Risk Management

Additional experience

  • Board Member

    The Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families

    January 2020 – January 2026

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree, Vanguard University of Southern California