Executive Leadership Team

The Business Cred

As a kid, Jim couldn't decide if he wanted to be a secret agent, a basketball player, a specialty surgeon, or a fighter pilot. In high school, he found work as a disc jockey for a country music radio station. In the end, he settled on banking, where he has risen to the top! Check out the experiences that led to him to INSBANK:

• Began as Credit Analyst for the National Bank of Commerce
• Employed as Commercial Lender for Boatmen's Bank of Tennessee
• Served as the Department Manager for Small Business Banking
• Acted as the Division Head of Correspondent Banking for the National Bank of Commerce
• Chosen as the Chief Credit Officer of INSBANK during 2000 inception
• Government Relations Committee Chair and Board Member of Tennessee Bankers Association
• Member of the government relations council of the Americans bankers association.
• Board of Directors for Affordable Housing Resources in Nashville
• Member of the Sales Management Group, WCG Fedex St. Jude Invitational and the Rotary Club of Nashville

The Personal Stuff:

When Jim takes off his “Fearless Leader of INSBANK” hat and heads for home, you can bet he's either brainstorming new film concepts or perfecting his golf game. His day is made if it includes buttered popcorn, dark roast coffee, or a Sinatra Smash (a cocktail made famous at its namesake restaurant in Las Vegas, Nevada). He loves a good joke and any chance to travel to new places!

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The Business Cred

Though young Mark initially cut his teeth in the sign printing business, he soon realized that his stellar problem solving and cash management skills could be put to better use in the accounting industry as a CPA. He has since made his mark on several companies before finally landing here with us. Take a look at his impressive past!

• Served as a CPA for Williams, Crosslin, Sparks, & Vaden (now Crosslin and Associates)
• Offered services for Nashville Healthcare Group (now a part of Vanderbilt Health Services)
• Symbion Healthcare, Inc (now owned by Surgery Partners, Inc.)
• Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

The Personal Stuff:

Mark may deal with the big bucks at work, but when he gets home, he's all about the coins. A collector of U.S. coins himself, after-hours, Mark can usually be found reading about where he can find his next coin treasure. Some of his favorite things include a hearty home cooked meal, gooey chocolate chip cookies, and trips to Las Vegas, a people-watching paradise!

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The Business Cred

As a child, J Scott wanted to be an architect. But after he graduated from the University of Tennessee, he was starving and needed a job (like most recently graduated students!). Banking was calling his name. J Scott went on to attend the Graduate School of Banking at the Owen School of Management at Vanderbilt University. See what else he has achieved:

• Served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at two other institutions
• Joined INSBANK when it was in organization in 2000
• Has co-authored 2 books on bank technology and operations
• FVP, Operations at INSBANK
• On the Administration Committee and the Advisory Board at Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville

The Personal Stuff:

If you want to get on J Scott's good side, bringing him a delicious donut and chocolate milk would be a slam dunk! You can find him playing with his Greyhound mix, Patch. On a normal weekend, you'd find him hanging out at Pinson Acres, cruising in Midtown on his electric bike, or boating on the lake. He can't live without his Architectural Monograph book collection, a good latte, and a nice porch. Ask him about his bartending degree and his farm!

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The Business Cred

As a child, Philip wanted to be a garbageman. Instead, the summer between his junior and senior year at Rhodes college, he knew he wanted to be a banker. The rest is history:

See Phillip's Previous Roles

• More than 9 Years, EVP & Chief Credit Officer at BankTennessee
• More than 10 Years, National Bank of Commerce, FVP Metropolitan Banking and Asset Based Lending
• Prior Credit Conference Committee, Tennessee Banker's Association
• Risk Management Association - Middle TN, Prior Chapter Board Member & Chief Credit Officer Roundtable

The Personal Stuff:

If you want to get on Philip's good side, bring him a bag of Lays Chips with bacon and horseradish dip. He'll wash it down with a Bearded Iris Homestyle IPA. In his free time, Philip is most likely listening to music while cooking at home, or driving fast. He has four pets: an airedale terrier named Bella, two great dane's named Beaucoup and Blue, and a black cat named Ziggy. He can't live without bacon, beer, and the Rolling Stones. Ask Philip about being a certified beer snob!

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The Business Cred

As a child, Chad was constantly drawing and had dreams of being an artist. Next, he wanted to be a park ranger. He went to Belmont University for a finance degree and is still in denial about being a banker (we think it was a good choice!). Check out his impressive list of achievements:

• INSBANK 2009-Present
• 2 years at First Citizens Bank Medical Commercial Officer
• 3 years at First Tennessee Bank as RM Private Client Group
• More than 6 years at National Bank of Commerce as a Private Banking Officer
• 2 years at Tennessee Financial Group
• More than 4 years at JDRF
• 2004-2008 Prevent Blindness TN
• Youth Baseball Coach

The Personal Stuff:

If you want to get on Chad's good side, bring him fruit snacks and an arnold palmer! You can find Chad out and about with his 3 dogs: Murphy (yellow lab), Pippa, and Nola (mini pomeranians). You can also find him on the golf course or at your local Mexican restaurant. He can't live without his vast shoe collection, good smelling shampoo, and chapstick. Ask him about his habit of picking up on people's idiosyncrasies (but be careful!).

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The Business Cred

As a child, Blake wanted to be a General Manager of an NFL or MLB team. He told his mother at a young age that he was going to work at a bank in his hometown of Hattiesburg, in part because of the bank's amazing architecture. The structure for his future was set after his college experience at Vanderbilt University. See what Blake has been up to:

• Phoenix Club of Nashville, Nashville Leadership Healthcare, Nashville Medical Group Management Association
• Tennessee Medical Group Management Association, NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Association, Nashville Junior Chamber
• Awarded Nashville Emerging Leader Award Top Ten Finalist; Nashville's "In Charge" for Healthcare
• Health Care Hero Award; Top 30 Under 30, NAIOP Developing Leader of the Year Finalist
• Special Olympics of Tennessee -YP Board Ambassador; Immanuel Church

The Personal Stuff:

If you want to make Blake's day, show up with a Snickers Bar and an IPA in hand. You can find him at Vanderbilt sporting events, on the golf course, spending time with his family and friends, or watching Major League Baseball. Blake says he can't live without traveling to new & interesting places, fantasy baseball/football, and Vanderbilt & Southern Miss athletics. Ask him about the 600+ hour research project he completed about identifying the various attributes cities need to support types & number of professional sports organizations.

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The Business Cred

Andrew was born to work in banking. His career began in a summer internship during his junior year of college. A little while after that internship, Andrew knew that banking was his destiny. He is a member of the Association for Financial Professionals and the Certified Treasury Professionals. He also won a junior achievement award in financial literacy.

Take a look at some of his previous roles:

• Smile Direct Club, Treasury Manager
• First Farmers and Merchants Bank, Senior Treasury Management Office
• The Leaders Bank, SVP Head of Treasury Management (Chicago, IL)
• BMO Harris Bank, AVP Treasury Portfolio Manager (Chicago, IL)

The Personal Stuff:

Andrew is a simple guy. He knows what he likes. Andrew drinks a coffee cup in the morning, water throughout the day, and winds down with a good bourbon on the rocks at night. One of the most interesting facts about Andrew is that he is a good luck charm! He was in attendance for an MLB Perfect Game and an MLB No-Hitter game. If you have a favorite baseball team, take Andrew to the game with you to guarantee a win!

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