Renee Lopez Escalante
About Renee Lopez Escalante
Renee Lopez Escalante serves as Vice President and Senior Operations Manager II at Chase, where she has worked for over 14 years. She holds multiple degrees in Criminal Justice, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, and Public Sociology from various universities.
Current Role at Chase
Renee Lopez Escalante serves as Vice President and Senior Operations Manager II at Chase, a position she has held since 2010. In this role, she focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and productivity across various departments, including Mortgage Bankers, Retail, and Compliance. She emphasizes team morale by engaging directly with staff and soliciting feedback to create a cohesive work environment. Her leadership style fosters collaboration and aims to improve overall team performance.
Previous Experience at Chase
Prior to her current role, Renee worked at Chase as an Operations Manager for the Chase Private Client division from 2010 to 2015. During this time, she developed employees' strengths, which led to internal promotions within her team. Her contributions during this period laid the groundwork for her later success in her current leadership position.
Experience at BBVA Compass
Renee briefly worked at BBVA Compass as a Team Manager for the Specialty Team in 2015. Her tenure lasted for two months, during which she managed team operations in the Phoenix, Arizona area. This experience contributed to her operational management skills and broadened her expertise in team dynamics.
Educational Background
Renee has an extensive educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration from the University of Phoenix, completing her studies from 2007 to 2011. She later pursued multiple master's degrees, including a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from 2022 to 2025, a Master of Science in Psychology from 2012 to 2013, and a Master of Arts in Public Sociology from the University of Arizona from 2020 to 2021.
Training and Development Initiatives
Renee has a proven track record of traveling nationwide to assist with training and implementation efforts. Her initiatives have resulted in increased productivity and quality across different sites. Additionally, she played a key role in aligning vendor support to streamline the loan process, which improved cycle time and enhanced customer satisfaction.