Heather Hinchley is a Practice Lead in the Financial Institutions vertical at Syntellis Performance Solutions, responsible for overseeing and mentoring Planning Team members as they implement the financial Reporting, Instrument Data Quality Analysis, and Planning with Cash Flow features of the Syntellis Axiom Software Suite. She works with banks, credit unions, and farm credits of varying sizes and complexity nationwide to ensure a successful implementation experience. Since joining the firm in 2015, Mrs. Hinchley has advanced from Implementation Consultant, to Project Lead, to her current position as Practice Lead.

With more than 15 years of banking experience prior to joining Syntellis, Mrs. Hinchley has a broad background in Financial Planning and Analysis related responsibilities. She held multiple titles working with regional banks in the Pacific Northwest, most recently serving as a Senior Financial Analyst with Umpqua Bank in Spokane, Washington. Mrs. Hinchley's industry experience includes indirect lending, board reporting, expense analysis, organizational profitability, loan loss provision, funds transfer pricing, and budgeting. She also has deep knowledge of incentive and commission compensation planning, data compilation, and reporting.

Mrs. Hinchley enjoys domestic and international travel and is active in her local neighborhood watch, Humane Society, and intramural sports programs.