Jennifer Newsom
About Jennifer Newsom
Jennifer Newsom serves as the Senior Vice President and Risk Management Officer at First Farmers Bank & Trust, where she has worked since 2011. She has extensive experience in banking, having held various positions at the same institution since 2003, and has pursued advanced education in banking and business.
Current Role at First Farmers Bank & Trust
Jennifer Newsom serves as the Senior Vice President and Risk Management Officer at First Farmers Bank & Trust. She has held this position since 2011, accumulating over a decade of experience in risk management within the banking sector. In her role, she is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impact the bank's operations and financial stability.
Previous Experience at First Farmers Bank & Trust
Jennifer Newsom has an extensive background at First Farmers Bank & Trust, where she has worked in various capacities since 2003. She started as a Teller for three months and then served as a Loan Assistant and Loan Processor for four months. Afterward, she transitioned to the role of Loan Review Officer from 2007 to 2011 and then became the Assistant Vice President Commercial Loan Officer from 2004 to 2007.
Education and Professional Development
Jennifer Newsom has pursued extensive education in banking and financial services. She studied at Northern State University, where she is currently working towards a Master of Banking and Financial Services from 2021 to 2025. Additionally, she attended the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking and completed the Wharton Leadership Program at The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School from 2018 to 2019. She also holds an MBA from Indiana University Kokomo and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the same institution.
Career Timeline
Jennifer Newsom's career in banking spans over two decades, beginning in 2003. She has progressed through various roles at First Farmers Bank & Trust, gaining experience in customer service, loan processing, and risk management. Her career trajectory demonstrates her commitment to professional growth and expertise in the banking industry.