Upbringing
Justin was born in Youngstown, Ohio and raised in a small rural community just outside the city, home to fewer than 2,000 residents. In this environment, community banks and credit unions served as the primary financial lifeline for families, small businesses, and agricultural enterprises. These institutions supported everyday household banking needs, consumer lending, residential mortgages, […]
Banking & Financial Services Experience
Justin Colella is a USAF Veteran and seasoned Fintech Vendor Negotiation Expert with deep experience supporting banks and credit unions navigate complex technology, vendor, and strategic decisions with clarity. Over the course of his banking career, he has led and supported more than 200+ fintech procurement initiatives for financial institutions all across the United States. […]
Military & Aviation Career
Justin Colella began his military career in 2012 when he joined the United States Air Force as an air traffic controller, a role reserved for individuals trusted with precision, accountability, and significant operational risk. He was assigned to Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, where he completed an accelerated 15-month certification program to earn Federal […]
Education & Professional Development Summary
Justin Colella’s educational foundation reflects a deliberate progression designed to complement high-consequence operational experience with formal business, financial, and strategic training. He earned his MBA in Supply Chain Management and Strategic Procurement from Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business, consistently ranked among the top three supply chain programs nationally by U.S. News […]