Greg Davis

Banking Executive | Builder & Turnaround Leader for Underperforming Lines of Business | Driving Growth, Profitability & Market Expansion Nationwide

Role
Director of Business Banking at First Farmers - Line of Business Build-out at First Farmers and Merchants Bank
Location
Franklin, TN, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Greg Davis

I build and transform Banking lines of business.Over the past two decades, I’ve been recruited by financial institutions to launch new markets, rebuild underperforming divisions, and drive profitable growth across diverse geographies — from California and Colorado to the Southeast. My leadership delivers measurable, sustained results: stronger portfolios, healthier margins, and empowered teams that outperform peers.My expertise spans every facet of the business banking ecosystem — from strategic design and P&L ownership to credit, risk, treasury, and operational execution. I specialize in aligning market strategy, talent, and process to create high-velocity growth engines that expand share of wallet and deepen client relationships in the $2MM–$50MM segment.Notable highlights include:Built and led new Commercial Banking markets in Southern California and Colorado that became top performers enterprise-wide within 24 months.Turned around underperforming business banking units by redesigning go-to-market strategies, realigning incentives, and strengthening credit and operational disciplines.Directed multi-region teams exceeding revenue targets and origination volumes, achieving client retention rates among the best in the organization.Trusted advisor to executive leadership, shaping strategy, talent, and structure for long-term scalability.Today, I partner with banks and financial institutions nationwide to build or transform Business Banking divisions into profitable, high-performing engines of growth. Areas of Expertise: Business Banking Strategy | Line of Business Leadership | P&L & Growth Management | Turnaround & Market Entry | Credit & Risk Management | Team Building | Commercial Lending | Client Experience Optimization | Strategic Execution | Cross-Functional LeadershipI’m open to executive-level opportunities where I can build or retool a Business Banking line of business — anywhere in the U.S.

Experience

  1. Director of Business Banking at First Farmers - Line of Business Build-out

    First Farmers and Merchants Bank

    Jan 2025 — Present · Columbia, TN, US

    Driving the development and execution of a comprehensive Business Banking line of business that is designed to achieve the bank\'s strategic growth and profitability objectives, attract top talent and reduce turnover.

Education

  • California State University-Long Beach - College of Business

    MBA, Finance

  • University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business

    BS, Marketing

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