Latasha Causey was hired as vice president of human resources for Fargo-based Bell Bank for its South Region markets.
Based in Phoenix, Causey will oversee employees in Bell’s Arizona branches, as well as its mortgage offices in New Mexico, Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee and Florida.
Causey has more than 20 years of experience leading recruiting and human resources teams. Prior to joining Bell, she worked at Charles Schwab, Wells Fargo, and USAA, where she was responsible for strengthening USAA’s brand and culture in the Phoenix market. Most recently, Latasha was head of recruiting for U-Hall International, where she led recruitment for all the company’s locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.
“With her vast experience and connections, [Causey will] be able to help guide not only Bell Bank’s recruitment, hiring and human resources functions in this region, but also our expanding efforts in diversity and outreach,” said Kyle Kennedy, Bell’s Southwest region president and Arizona banking director. “We’re proud to have someone of her caliber choose to join Bell as the next step in her already-successful career.”
In 2018, Causey was named one of Phoenix’s Outstanding Women in Business by the Phoenix Business Journal. She was appointed to the Phoenix Business Workforce and Development Board by Mayor Kate Gallego. She serves on the boards of directors of several community nonprofit organizations: the Arizona State University Alumni Association, Valley of the Sun United Way and Teach For America Phoenix.
Causey has a bachelor’s degree in communications and a master’s degree in organizational management from Arizona State University, Tempe.