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Blake Geabhart

Cordova,TN

Summary

Professional with proven success in banking, business development, and administration. Excel at interfacing with others at all levels to ensure organizational goals are attained. Possess excellent interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills. Excel within highly competitive environments where leadership skills are the keys to success.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager

Trustmark National Bank
Memphis, TN
11.2020 - Current
  • Acquire, underwrite, and manage corporate and middle-market relationships.
  • Develope and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Current portfolio consists of both syndicated credits and direct relationships, with commitments totaling ~$150 million.
  • Identify customer needs, develope customized solutions, and provide knowledgeable advice.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop strategies that would increase customer engagement levels.
  • Conduct regular client meetings to assess progress, discuss opportunities for growth, and address any concerns.

Vice President, Commercial Portfolio Manager

First Horizon Bank
Memphis, TN
09.2010 - 11.2020
  • Managed portfolio of direct and syndicated credits with commitments totaling ~$400 million in the Asset-Based Lending and Lender Finance space.
  • Dealt with C-level executives in the private sector as well as internally to assure that the credit relationship was beneficial to both sides.
  • Maintained open dialogue with customers to deepen relationship and ensure all needs were being met and all possible opportunities were being capitalized on.
  • Structured and underwrote new credits as well as renewals.

Assistant Vice President, Relationship Manager

Insouth Bank
Memphis, TN
09.2006 - 12.2009
  • Responsible for developing new commercial business relationships and managing an existing portfolio of commercial clients.
  • Developed, analyzed, underwrote, priced and closed new business relationships.
  • Worked extensively with customers on financial statements and accounts receivable agings to ensure full understanding of how cash flowed in and out of the company.
  • Cross-sold other banking services and products.
  • Participated in social events to position the bank as a leader withing the community.

Commercial Portfolio Manager

Regions Bank
Memphis, TN
12.2004 - 08.2006
  • Managed up to seven Relationship Managers' portfolios as well as prepared in-depth front-end analysis of credits and financial statements.
  • Underwrote both new credits and renewals for the Business Banking and Commercial Banking Groups.
  • Provided a resource for complex problem solving resolution.
  • Created proposal letters, completed risk ratings, made loan presentations, submitted and prepared loans documents and packages.
  • Analyzed financial statements to understand the financial strength and capacity of the customer.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
12-2004

Skills

  • Risk Management
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Business Development
  • Customer Service
  • Account Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Loan Origination and Underwriting

Certification

  • Certified Treasury Professional exam passed in 2009

Timeline

Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager

Trustmark National Bank
11.2020 - Current

Vice President, Commercial Portfolio Manager

First Horizon Bank
09.2010 - 11.2020

Assistant Vice President, Relationship Manager

Insouth Bank
09.2006 - 12.2009

Commercial Portfolio Manager

Regions Bank
12.2004 - 08.2006

Bachelor of Science - Finance

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
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