Richard Casanas
About Richard Casanas
Richard Casanas is a Small Business Specialist at Chase with a strong background in business communications and entrepreneurship. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business/Corporate Communications from California State University-Long Beach and a Master's of Science in Entrepreneurship & Innovation from the University of Southern California.
Work at Chase
Richard Casanas has been employed at Chase as a Small Business Specialist since 2019. In this role, he focuses on assisting small businesses in navigating financial solutions and resources. His experience in this position allows him to leverage his background in business communications and financial planning to support entrepreneurs in achieving their goals.
Education and Expertise
Richard Casanas holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business/Corporate Communications from California State University-Long Beach, where he studied from 2009 to 2014. He also earned a Minor in Marketing during his time at the same institution. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master's of Science degree in Entrepreneurship & Innovation from the University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business, completing his studies from 2019 to 2021.
Background
Richard Casanas began his career as an Instructor Lifeguard for the City of La Mirada, where he worked from 2007 to 2014. He transitioned into the financial sector, serving as an Insurance Associate at Waddell & Reed from 2014 to 2018. Following this, he worked as the Client Experience Director at Presence Wealth Services for 11 months in 2018 to 2019, where he gained experience in client relations and financial planning.
Achievements
During his academic career, Richard Casanas was part of a team that won the Marcil Prize Social Impact Award at the 2020 New Venture Seed Competition while studying at USC. He was also recognized as a finalist in a fellowship program through Techstars while pursuing his master's degree. His work at Presence Wealth Services involved collaborating with clients investing in Opportunity Zones across the country.
Passion for Small Business Growth
Richard Casanas is passionate about helping small businesses grow and succeed. He finds gratification in supporting business owners in realizing their dreams. His commitment to small business development is evident in his current role at Chase, where he applies his knowledge and experience to foster entrepreneurial success.