Distinguished Under 40 is an awards program exclusive to the eastern Idaho area that honors 10 young professionals who have gone above and beyond to accomplish great things in their careers, community and education. To be considered for the award, young professionals are nominated by co-workers, managers and business associates. Winners are selected by a panel of GIFCC past and present board members. Fifty nominations were received this year.
This Week's Spotlight: Timothy B. Sopalski
Tim Sopalski joined the Trust and Estate Industry in the spring of 2013. He has over 10 years of experience working with high net worth clients to help establish and accomplish their financial objectives.
In his tenure managing executive accounts for one of the fastest growing multi-level marketing companies in the world, he developed and maintained successful client relationships from Israel to Australia and several countries within the European Union.
In the Spring of 2017 Tim started his journey with The Bank of Commerce Trust Services. As Assistant Vice President and Trust Department Manager, he leads his team with a relationship-focused culture. He guides the affairs of his department by planning for the future, providing ongoing guidance and supervision, and coordinating with executive management.
Tim has earned his Certified Trust & Financial Advisor (CTFA) certification, a professional certification from the American Bankers Association. The CTFA certification is awarded to individuals who demonstrate excellence in the field of wealth management and trust.
He is a member of Rotary International, volunteers as a soup kitchen team lead and serves as a committee member for his local Young Professional Network organization.