Jenna Bradley Bates
About Jenna Bradley Bates
Jenna Bradley Bates serves as the Vice President and Business Development Manager at Chase, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in banking, having held various positions at Wells Fargo and Ameris Bank, and holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Clemson University.
Work at Chase
Jenna Bradley Bates currently holds the position of Vice President, Business Development Manager at Chase. She has been with the company since 2021, contributing to the business development efforts in the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina area. In her role, she focuses on fostering client relationships and driving strategic initiatives to enhance business growth.
Previous Experience at Ameris Bank
Before joining Chase, Jenna worked at Ameris Bank as Vice President, Commercial Banker I. Her tenure lasted for 7 months in 2020, during which she operated in the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina area. In this role, she was responsible for managing commercial banking relationships and providing tailored financial solutions to clients.
Career at Wells Fargo
Jenna has extensive experience with Wells Fargo, where she held multiple positions over several years. She served as Business Associate II from 2015 to 2017 in Charleston, SC, and as Personal Banker II from 2012 to 2015 in Mount Pleasant, SC. Additionally, she worked as Assistant Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager from 2018 to 2020 and as Business Banking Relationship Management Associate from 2017 to 2018 in Greenville, South Carolina.
Education and Expertise
Jenna Bradley Bates has a strong educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, with a focus on Corporate and Organizational Communications, from the College of Charleston from 2003 to 2007. She later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Clemson University, completing her studies from 2017 to 2020. This educational foundation supports her expertise in business development and banking.
Background
Jenna attended North Central High School from 2000 to 2003, where she completed her secondary education. Her early education laid the groundwork for her subsequent academic and professional achievements in the fields of communications and business management.