John Demopoulos
Ponte Vedra Beach
Summary
Results-driven relationship manager with a proven record of increasing revenue and expanding client portfolios in business banking. Leverages strong networking abilities and strategic insights to deliver customized solutions while adhering to risk management protocols, ensuring optimal client engagement and retention.
Overview
2
2
Languages
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER IV/V.P. - BUSINESS BANKING
Regions Bank
Jacksonville
08.2025 - Current
- Advised clients on comprehensive and customized business banking products and solutions tailored to their financial needs and circumstances.
- Manage and grow a portfolio of clients with revenues up to $250MM.
- Built collaborative internal and external relationships to enhance client advice and service, ensuring seamless experiences for clients with multiple products and services.
- Build relationships by calling on existing clients to truly understand their businesses and analyze product and service growth opportunities that ensure profitability of portfolio.
- Identify and pursue potential new clients, looking for ways to cultivate a long-term relationship.
- Use knowledge of business, finance, banking, credit and risk management to identify, recommend and promote products and solutions that best serve the client while still working within risk parameters that protect the bank. Seek out training and expertise of others to enhance existing knowledge to ensure full perspective.
- Protect the firm by following sound risk management protocols and adhering to regulatory requirements.
- Developed and managed a structured marketing process to identify strategies for maintaining and strengthening relationships with clients and prospects.
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER I/V.P. - BUSINESS BANKING
PNC Bank
Jacksonville
03.2023 - 06.2025
- Managed relationship activities with new and existing clients in a business portfolio to achieve sales and revenue growth while meeting sales goals.
- Identified and mitigated regulatory, reputational, operational, and credit risks for new and existing clients, ensuring a balanced risk-return profile and maintaining quality standards.
- Provided insights and ideas based on understanding client needs and financial well-being, enhancing client engagement and loyalty.
- Builds an effective network of internal and external relationships, such as community and industry relationships, to actively acquire new clients and/or expand existing clients and enhance the client experience. focuses on bringing entire bank to the client by presenting the full range of pnc's products and services. leverages reporting and sales tools to proactively identify and successfully convert sales opportunities.
- Analyzed, evaluated, and mitigated credit risk using knowledge of credit fundamentals and internal credit policies.
- Managing Risk - assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's enterprise risk management framework.
BUSINESS OWNER
DETSON GROUP I, LLC
Jacksonville
01.2014 - 01.2024
- Own and operate small, semi-full service restaurant with staff of 9 including three shift leaders and one manager.
- Directed daily, weekly, and monthly financial management, marketing strategies, and sales initiatives.
- Coached and trained three managers to independently run operations with minimal owner involvement.
- Oversaw operations of multi-faceted imports and distribution facility, integrating catering and deli operations for direct sales.
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER III/V.P. - BUSINESS BANKING
Chase Bank
Jacksonville
11.2012 - 04.2020
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the client in delivering comprehensive and customized business banking products and solutions tailored to the financial needs and circumstances of business clients.
- Manage and grow a portfolio of clients with revenues up to $25MM.
- Identify and pursue potential new clients, looking for ways to cultivate a long-term relationship.
- Built collaborative internal and external relationships to enhance client advice and service, facilitating a seamless experience for clients with multiple products and services.
- Build relationships by calling on existing clients to truly understand their businesses and analyze product and service growth opportunities that ensure profitability of portfolio.
- Use knowledge of business, finance, banking, credit and risk management to identify, recommend and promote products and solutions that best serve the client while still working within risk parameters that protect the bank. Seek out training and expertise of others to enhance existing knowledge to ensure full perspective.
- Protect the firm by following sound risk management protocols and adhering to regulatory requirements.
- Developed and managed a disciplined marketing process, identifying strategies to maintain and build relationships with clients and prospects, regularly reviewing and adjusting processes with supervisor.
NATIONAL ACCOUNTS REPRESENTATIVE
Chase Bank
Orlando
12.2009 - 11.2012
- Sell the Chase At Work program to corporate decision makers and secure.
- Establish sales presentations with prospective companies.
- Partnered with Commercial Bank, Treasury Services, and Investment Bank within JPMorgan Chase to identify and engage prospective companies for the program.
- Identified onsite opportunities for Chase retail branches to enhance customer engagement.
- Plan and execute Onsite events.
- Coordinated event types based on company needs, size, and location, including New Hire Orientations.
- Secured strong company support for events through pre-onsite marketing and communications to employees about the program and events.
- Coordinated with wholesaler teams and district managers to staff onsite events, ensuring personal bankers were prepared and available to engage attendees.
DISTRICT SALES EXECUTIVE
National City Bank
Rockford
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Increased deposit base by $46 million through targeted sales initiatives in 2006.
- Increased market share by implementing targeted sales strategies.
- Managed day-to-day sales for 8 branch managers, driving consistent performance in sales environment.
- Coached and mentored outside sales teams, enhancing networking and lead generation efforts.
- Achieved Excel Award for outstanding performance and contributions to the company.
- Honored with Distinguished Community Leadership Award for impactful community service.
REGIONAL MANAGER/ VP
Klamath First Bank
Klamath Falls
10.2001 - 09.2003
- Developed and implemented performance strategies to drive sales growth.
- Coached 11 Traditional Branch Managers in daily sales and operations to enhance team effectiveness.
- Reported weekly sales results to senior management to inform strategic decisions.
VICE PRESIDENT/ REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR
International Banking Technologies
Atlanta
03.2000 - 10.2001
- Developed new sales opportunities with banks and credit unions, enhancing market presence.
- PowerPoint presentations to Senior Management of financial institutions up to $50 billion in assets.
- Coordinated lease negotiations between financial institutions and retailers, ensuring favorable terms.
- Manage the design, consulting, training and construction through the 16 week process.
- Researched and identified retail space availability in target market to support strategic expansion. in specified market.
V.P. REGIONAL SALES MANAGER/ V.P. BRANCH MANAGER
California Federal Bank
San Francisco
09.1997 - 12.1999
- Acquired new commercial checking accounts and business lines of credit, contributing to branch growth.
- Trained and coached Branch Managers in Small Business Credit products and services, enhancing overall team competency.
- Received the Circle of Excellence Award in 1998, ranking #1 out of 50.
Education
B.A. - Organizational Management
Ashford University
MA - Organizational Management
Ashford University
Skills
- Client relationship management
- Business banking expertise
- Credit analysis
- Risk management
- Financial consulting
- Market analysis
Volunteer Experience
- Golden Apple Foundation, Class observation
- Junior Achievement, Classroom - Finance
- Rockford Symphony Orchestra, Ticket Sales
Awards
- Distinguished Community Leadership Award
- Excel Award (highest company recognition)
- Circle Of Excellence - #1 out of 50
Languages
Spanish, Greek
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Greek
Professional
Timeline
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER IV/V.P. - BUSINESS BANKING
Regions Bank
08.2025 - Current
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER I/V.P. - BUSINESS BANKING
PNC Bank
03.2023 - 06.2025
BUSINESS OWNER
DETSON GROUP I, LLC
01.2014 - 01.2024
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER III/V.P. - BUSINESS BANKING
Chase Bank
11.2012 - 04.2020
NATIONAL ACCOUNTS REPRESENTATIVE
Chase Bank
12.2009 - 11.2012
DISTRICT SALES EXECUTIVE
National City Bank
01.2004 - 12.2006
REGIONAL MANAGER/ VP
Klamath First Bank
10.2001 - 09.2003
VICE PRESIDENT/ REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR
International Banking Technologies
03.2000 - 10.2001
V.P. REGIONAL SALES MANAGER/ V.P. BRANCH MANAGER
California Federal Bank
09.1997 - 12.1999
B.A. - Organizational Management
Ashford University
MA - Organizational Management
Ashford University