JACQUES S. SMITH III
Omaha,NE
Summary
Results-oriented leader with over 25 years of proven success in business development, multi-million-dollar portfolio management, and professional development of team members. Critical thinker and adept negotiator who can apply extensive knowledge of banking/financial industry and opportunity recognition to successfully reach profitable operations and increase market presence. Quality of life driven, with strong involvement in economic development and community progression in the markets I serve.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/President
Stirling Business Consulting, LLC
Omaha, NE
05.2024 - Current
- Financial and Corporate Banking Consultant working with clients to develop key initiatives and benchmarks, with a focus on financial performance
- This includes financial modeling, revenue growth planning and expense reduction, acquisition underwriting and financial packaging and overall business planning to reach optimum success of company objectives
Senior Vice President/Market Executive
Access Bank
Omaha, NE
07.2019 - 05.2024
- Active participant in the strategic planning and implementation phases of growing the organization from Assets of $600 million, to reach the $1 billion in mark by mid-2025
- Focus on a positive customer experience, core asset growth and brand recognition in the Midwest
- Work through exiting challenging relationships, while bringing on solid, relationship-focused banking opportunities
Market President
Great Western Bank
Kearney / Holdrege, NE
09.2016 - 07.2019
- Implement strategic planning projects and initiatives, as well as other critical projects to enhance brand awareness of Great Western Bank
- Focus on customer retention and growth diversification during a change in staff
- Grow the portfolio from a low of $9 million to $75 million in loan commitments, and $62 million in deposits
Vice President, Commercial Banking
Bank of The West
Omaha, NE
06.2012 - 09.2016
- Middle Market Team Leader, Nebraska and Iowa (Northern Great Plains)
- Develop and manage the career progression of 6 team members that cover the states of Iowa and Nebraska with over 70 banking center locations
Captain, Company Commander, 402nd MP BN
Nebraska Army National Guard
Omaha, NE
09.1993 - 01.2016
- Honorably Retired after over 21 years of Service in the military
- Assumed command and led 156 soldiers in all aspects of training, continuing education, and overall support of the Nebraska Army National Guard's state mission
- Successfully led a 24 man combat platoon during 18-month deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
- Experience in planning and execution of full-spectrum Combat Operations
- Led platoon during over 600 successful counter-insurgency operations in Ramadi, Iraq
- Federally Commissioned Officer directly responsible for millions of dollars worth of equipment, as well as training implementation in preparation of combat operations
- Significant Honors/Awards: The Bronze Star Medal, ARCOM with Valor (5 times), Meritorious Service, Combat Action Badge, many others
Vice President, Commercial Banking
Bank Midwest
Lee's Summit, MO
01.2008 - 07.2012
- Commercial Market Manager, Eastern Jackson County, Missouri
- Responsible for launching bank's commercial presence in Eastern Jackson County, Missouri, as well as identifying and managing talent for the Commercial Lending team
Vice President, Commercial Banking
Gold Bank / M&I Bank
Kansas City, MO
05.2000 - 01.2008
- As a key member of multiple planning committees, I helped to develop new programs and set the direction of the company's accelerated growth in the Kansas City Metro, in particular Eastern Jackson County
Assistant Vice President
City National Bank & Trust Co.
Hastings, NE
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Company Overview: Full-Service Banking Subsidiary of National Bank of Commerce, Lincoln, NE
- Focused on consumer lending in a small market community
- Provided a good opportunity to learn different aspects of community banking
- Full-Service Banking Subsidiary of National Bank of Commerce, Lincoln, NE
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Administration with an emphasis on Real Estate and Finance
University of Nebraska – Kearney
Skills
- Revenue generation
- Strategic goals
- Strategic plans
- Corporate presentations
- Financial reporting
- Policies and procedures
- Process improvements
- Partnership development
- Staff development
- Operational excellence
- Financial management
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Financial acumen
- Strategic leadership
- Public speaking
- Business development
- Organizational development
- Marketing expertise
References
Available upon request.
Community Service
- Past Board Member, American Red Cross – Greater Omaha Chapter
- Past Board Member, City of Holdrege Housing Authority & Areas Chamber of Commerce
- Past Committee Member, Phelps County Development Corporation
- Past Board Member, City of Omaha Parks Foundation
- Elected Treasurer, City of Lake Lotawana, Missouri
Timeline
Owner/President
Stirling Business Consulting, LLC
05.2024 - Current
Senior Vice President/Market Executive
Access Bank
07.2019 - 05.2024
Market President
Great Western Bank
09.2016 - 07.2019
Vice President, Commercial Banking
Bank of The West
06.2012 - 09.2016
Vice President, Commercial Banking
Bank Midwest
01.2008 - 07.2012
Vice President, Commercial Banking
Gold Bank / M&I Bank
05.2000 - 01.2008
Assistant Vice President
City National Bank & Trust Co.
01.1997 - 01.2000
Captain, Company Commander, 402nd MP BN
Nebraska Army National Guard
09.1993 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Administration with an emphasis on Real Estate and Finance
University of Nebraska – Kearney
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