Teresa Ascencio

Teresa Ascencio is a seasoned executive currently serving as the Chief Sales Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, and Chief People Officer at Academy Bank since July 2014. In her previous role as Chief People Officer at Dickinson Financial Corporation from July 2014 to February 2023, Teresa played a key role in transforming the company's approach to people and culture. Teresa's prior experience includes serving as Kansas City Administrative Director at Dentons, where responsibilities encompassed finance, HR, marketing, and real estate for a 90-employee law office. Additionally, Teresa has a robust legal background as a Senior Managing Associate at SNR Denton and as an associate at McGuireWoods LLP and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, focusing on complex commercial litigation. Teresa's early career began in hospitality management as Director of Guest Services at Summerfield Suites Hotel. Teresa holds a Juris Doctor from Pepperdine Law and a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communications from Missouri State University.