Commercial business banking expert and award-winning artist Michelle Ward Ciancio has always had a philanthropic spirit and a passion for helping others. With over 17 years in the financial services industry, Michelle currently serves as Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager at CF Bank, where she works closely with businesses across Northeast Ohio.
Michelle is a recipient of the Ohio Bankers League Rising Star Award and has raised thousands of dollars for charitable causes through her work as a Benevolent Artist. Her unique combination of financial expertise and creative vision is guided by a simple philosophy: “The best measure of a person’s worth is the actions they take to bring value to others.”
Originally from the eastern Kentucky foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Michelle was nominated and named an Honorable Kentucky Colonel in 2014 by former Governor Steve Beshear for her volunteerism and advocacy. She later relocated from Louisville to Hudson, Ohio, with her husband Brady and their two children, Landon and Vera. Enchanted by the town’s charm, Michelle quickly became a committed community member and trusted advisor to local businesses.
She is a passionate advocate for the arts, women’s charities, and creating pathways to homeownership—combining heart, hustle, and humanity in all she does.