Community Bankers

Marie H. Sanchez serves as the Business Banking Community Leader with Hillcrest Bank in Austin, Texas. Marie brings 38 years of banking experience in the Austin community and is a 3rd generation native of Austin. Marie specializes in Business Banking and is passionate about building relationships with local businesses. Marie attended St. Edwards University and received certification training from American Bankers Association in several related banking courses throughout the years. She has served as Board Member of Manos De Cristo and Round Rock Chamber of Commerce.

Marie is a member of First Baptist Church Pflugerville and has led two ministries, Divorce Care and Grief Share, she has a passion for serving the needs of others. Marie’s personal interests include her involvement with her Church and spending time with her family, she has one adult son who is the apple of her eye. She enjoys reading Texas history and loves spending time at the beach.

Colette Lentsch serves as Vice President, Community Banking Leader in Idaho. Colette is excited to bring her 15+ years of relationship based, business banking experience with the Boise community to Hillcrest Bank as they continue to grow their vision and impact in Treasure Valley. She has spent her entire professional career in the financial services industry, focused on Treasure Valley. While attending Boise State University, Colette discovered her passion for giving back to the community. This led her to be involved in several organizations from Rake Up Boise, serving as co-chair for Women’s Business Forums, being a guardian ad litem for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), and serving on the Junior Achievement Board, as well as supporting other local community organizations.

Colette has also been recognized as one of Idaho Business Review’s Accomplished Under 40 (2019) and Idaho Business Review’s Women of the Year Honorees (2021).

Colette enjoys exploring Idaho with her family, staying active in the community and is always competing in various fitness competitions.