February’s AML Professional of the Month  was awarded to Joan Pilsmaker, CAMS. Pilsmaker has 30 years of experience in financial crimes for banking and casino operations and has held several leadership positions focusing on anti-money laundering (AML) operations and investigations. Pilsmaker is currently the AML manager for Encore Boston Harbor. Her prior experience includes State Street Bank, Bank of America and Citizens Bank.

Pilsmaker has supervised investigations both domestically and internationally. She is an award-winning developer of streamlined processes and innovative tools for operations. She is also the joint holder of a USPATENT (US 8,706,587 B1 Statistical Prioritization and Detection of Potential Financial Crime Events).

Currently, her passion is working with the other board members of the ACAMS Greater Boston Chapter to deliver high quality informational webinars on a variety of AML topics to its members.

Do you have a mentor who has actively influenced your AML career path in a positive way? Does someone in your network exemplify excellence in AML? Recognize their commitment: Nominate them for ACAMS AML Professional of the Month.