Jason Phelps
About Jason Phelps
Jason Phelps serves as the Senior Real Estate Portfolio Manager and Vice President at TowneBank, where he has worked for over a decade, progressing through various roles in commercial lending and portfolio management.
Work at TowneBank
Jason Phelps has been with TowneBank for over a decade, starting his career as a Credit Analyst in 2010. He has held multiple positions, including Commercial Loan Officer, where he served as Vice President from 2017 to 2021 in Northeast, NC. He transitioned to Branch Manager as an Assistant Vice President from 2013 to 2016 in Camden, NC. Phelps also worked as a Commercial Portfolio Manager, AVP, from 2016 to 2017 in Chesapeake, Virginia. Currently, he holds the position of Senior Real Estate Portfolio Manager, VP, since 2020 in Chesapeake, Virginia, focusing on managing real estate portfolios.
Education and Expertise
Jason Phelps studied at The University of Akron, achieving a degree in Corporate Finance from 2006 to 2008. He furthered his education at Elizabeth City State University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Banking and Finance from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, he completed the Bank Management program at the North Carolina Bankers Association from 2013 to 2016. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in commercial lending and banking operations.
Background
Phelps began his career in the banking industry as a Credit Analyst at TowneBank, where he worked for nine months before moving into the Management Associate Program from 2011 to 2012. He gained experience in loan administration as a Loan Administration Officer from 2012 to 2013. His career progressed through various roles, including branch management and commercial portfolio management, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the banking industry.
Achievements
Throughout his tenure at TowneBank, Jason Phelps has developed a strong background in commercial lending and portfolio management. His progression from Management Associate to Senior Real Estate Portfolio Manager reflects his commitment to professional growth within the organization. Phelps has extensive experience managing real estate portfolios, a role he has been in since 2020, contributing to the bank's success in this sector.