Who We Are

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

Picture this: 9-year-old Kristin with braces looking up at her Orthodontist with wide eyes. While her dreams of following in her Orthodontist's footsteps didn't quite pan out, her desire to help people did. She started banking directly after college and found great value in helping others with their financial needs while challenging herself to learn new things.

See Kristin's Previous Roles

• Teller/New Accounts Rep at Skagit State Bank
• Personal Banker at SunTrust
• Operations Client Service Specialist at UBS
• Senior Teller, Assistant Branch Manager, Regional Branch Operations
• Manager & AVP at Cornerstone Financial Credit Union
• Currently a Tough Mudder Volunteer/Participant

The Personal Stuff

You can find Kristin walking her two dogs, Riley and Piper, wearing her favorite pair of comfy pants and loving the great outdoors. She enjoys being outside so much, she ran NCAA Track & Field for 2 years and is a former ski instructor! Kristin's always up for a good adventure with family and friends, or a snack of Spicy Kettle Chips with a La Croix.

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The Business Cred

As a child, Blake dreamed of becoming an Army Scientist (his parents were VERY concerned!). Luckily for his parents, after senior year at Virginia Tech, he had completed a summer and winter internship at INSBANK (then Insurors Bank of Tennessee). He spent his time job shadowing Jim Rieniets, now the CEO, who was the Senior Lending Officer at the time. It was during that time that Blake realized he wanted to pursue a banking career. Check out this historied INSBANK past:

• Has Only Ever Worked at INSBANK
• Board Member of Genesis Learning Centers
• Past Board Member of the Phoenix Club of Nashville
• Volunteers at Phoenix Club of Nashville and ULI Nashville

The Personal Stuff:

Blake spends his time with his soon-to-be wife, and his pets Sadie, Pete, and Sookie! He enjoys a good Sazerac cocktail, and loves bacon-wrapped dates. You might see him out on the town at The Filling Station or M.L. Rose! It's either that or working out at the gym with his crazy CrossFitter friends. Blake can't live without his HBO subscription to watch Game of Thrones and Westworld, his Podcasts, and the key fob to his gym. Ask him about CrossFit, and cooking paleo meals!

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The Business Cred

As a kid, Ellis dreamed of becoming a professional athlete. But after he graduated from Sewanee, The University of the South, banking was the only career he wanted to pursue. See what else he's been up to:

• Pinnacle Bank, SVP/Commercial Loan Officer
• Bank of America, Senior Banking Executive and Commercial Lender
• Board Member at YMCA Green Hills

The Personal Stuff:

To get on Ellis's good side, bring him some cottage cheese and a cup of coffee or G2 Gatorade. He enjoys playing with his yellow lab, Lyla. If you've seen him out and about, it's probably at Percy Warner Park or swinging on the golf course. Three things Ellis can't live without? His Big Green Egg, cast iron skillet, and suede penny loafers! Ask him about the time he rode a mountain bike down Pikes Peak!

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The Business Cred

As a child, Patrick wanted to be an air traffic controller. He graduated from MTSU and went on to Tennessee Commercial Banking School. After spending time as a credit analyst, the next step was to move to a lending position. And that's what he's done for almost 30 years. The rest? Take a look:

• SunTrust - Deposit, Credit and Lending Roles
• Bank of America - Lending and Staffing Positions
• First Citizens Bank - Lending and Credit Roles
• First South Bank - Lending and Executive Roles
• Board Member and Project Team Leader for Rotary Club of Brentwood
• Missional Community Leader and Disciples Group Leader at St. George's Church
• Leadership Brentwood, Williamson Chamber

The Personal Stuff:

If you want to get on Patrick's good side, bring him some popcorn and a handle of bourbon! You can probably find him with his rescue beagle and spending time with his wife and three sons. He enjoys traveling and camping. Plus, he can't live without dark roast coffee, his mobile device, and hand sanitizer. Ask him about his past concerts at the Murph!

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The Business Cred

As a child, Katherine dreamed of being a surgeon. It wasn't until she graduated from Mississippi State University that banking fell into her lap. Look at more of her achievements:

• Branch Manager of Capstone Bank (now Smart Bank) in Tuscaloosa, AL
• Credit Analyst - INSBANK
• Board Member, End Slavery Tennessee
• Junior League of Nashville
• Member of Delta Delta Delta Alumni Association
• Member of French Alliance of Nashville

The Personal Stuff:

If you want to get on Katherine's good side, bring her Peanut M&M's with a glass of prosecco! You can most likely find her at the airport off to her next destination when she isn't working. She can't live without sunscreen, chapstick, and her passport in hand. Ask her about the time she tracked silverback gorillas in the Congo, and the year she went to the Olympics!

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The Business Cred

Zac has led a storied career in finance that started as an internship role at Trammell Crow Company and led to him taking the Vice President role at TMA Medical Banking & Medquity. Zac knew Banking was his calling the moment he fully grasped the broad scope of people, businesses, and industries with which bankers get to interact.

See Zac's previous roles:

• Associate at Wildmon Realty
• Credit Analyst at First Tennessee Bank
• Vice President at CapStar Bank - Healthcare Banking Group

The Personal Stuff:

Zac has always dreamed big. When he was younger, there was no telling him that he wouldn't be a short-stop for the Atlanta Braves and a Pro Wrestler. Rumour has it he's still training for both of those roles if he gets the call-up!

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The Business Cred

Chris has spent 12 years in banking and 15 years in Fintech / Financial Services. Chris spent the last three years leading the Treasury Management sales efforts for Republic Bank in the Nashville MSA.

Before joining Republic Bank, much of his work in banking focused on selling and consulting with new and existing clients for fully integrated, cloud-based ePayables SaaS solutions that provided clients with the capability to streamline 100% of their vendor payments. Chris worked with BBVA Compass, Commerce Bancshares, and a Fintech organization based in Oregon, NVoicePay.

He began his sales career with FedEx in Los Angeles, CA, working in Field Sales, and ended his tenure with the organization as a World Wide Account Manager based in Nashville.

Chris' Professional Affiliations:

• Habitat for Humanity; Finance & IT Committee
• Saddle Up! Nashville; Finance Committee
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville; Annual Build Site Volunteer

The Personal Stuff:

If you want to get on Chris's good side, grab him a Grab The Gold snack bars and a Weller 12 bottle. Although he's not the best golfer globally, he still tried out for Auburn University's Golf Team. Kudos for the effort!

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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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The Business Cred

While young Daniel had his eyes set on working with animals and becoming a veterinarian, the financial industry had his eyes set on him. He grew up going to his local bank with his mom and even as a kid the bankers always asked when he would start working for them. Once he became a freshman in college he started part-time as a teller and never looked back.

See Daniel's Previous Roles:

• Worked in Treasury Management at First Horizon Bank and Franklin Synergy Bank now FirstBank
• Served as a Sales Consultant at Allegiance Merchant Services
• Handled Deposit Operations at The Murray Bank

The Personal Stuff:

When Daniel's not crushing it at the gym or finding his zen in the yoga studio you can find him on the couch binging the latest Netflix special with a bourbon cocktail in hand. He loves concerts in the summer and his black lab, Zoie. He's currently working on becoming a certified yoga instructor, so if you need some guided meditation on top of your financial advising, he's your guy!

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The Business Cred

Growing up Jessica saw life through a camera lens. Adventurous and in love with the outdoors, she dreamed of becoming a photographer before getting her BBA in Marketing and BA Foreign Language. She stumbled into banking several years after college and found her sweet spot on the commercial side of banking and never left.

See Jessica's Previous Roles:

• Treasury Services Product Manager at Trustmark Bank
• Certified Treasury Professional
• Volunteer teacher at the West End Community Church, Kids Ministry

The Personal Stuff:

Jessica's top three favorite things are dessert, sunshine and SLEEP. Nature is her calling and she loves exploring it with her family. She loves being outdoors and spent 6 months living in a camper in the Montana wilderness. Ask her about her adventures!

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