Megan Comfort thrives in discomfort. “That’s where the real change happens,” she said, referring to the personal growth that occurs by embracing the unknown. Comfort did not know where a bank teller job out of high school would lead, but with persistence and drive, she made her way through the ranks to become executive vice president at Nevada State Bank.
Not only did she become the youngest member of NSB’s executive management committee that oversees the bank’s management decisions, but she was also a recipient of American Banker’s 2024 Most Powerful Women in Banking: Next award. Under her leadership, NSB has become the No. 1 statewide lender for SBA 7(a) loans and SBA 504 loans, as ranked by the U.S. Small Business Administration in 2024.
While personal achievements pay dividends, her true passions are catering to each client’s needs, helping small businesses achieve their goals, taking care of her young family of four, and exploring new (and sometimes uncomfortable) ventures like hosting NSB’s Through the Door podcast.