Denise Mason

Denise Y Mason is an accomplished professional in community development and engagement, currently serving as VP/Community Development and Engagement Relationship Manager for North Texas at Cadence Bank since September 2022. In this role, Denise leads initiatives aimed at enhancing community outreach and business development, ensuring compliance with Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) guidelines. Prior experience includes serving as Vice President/Community Development Specialist II at PNC, where engagement with low- to moderate-income clients was a focus, and VP/Community Relations Officer at BBVA in the USA, responsible for executing community relations programs. Denise has held various leadership roles at HSBC Bank USA, Wachovia (now Wells Fargo), Summit Bank (now Bank of America), and Chemical Bank (now JP Morgan Chase), consistently demonstrating expertise in CRA compliance, community partnerships, and economic development. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Management Science with a minor in Computer Science from SUNY Geneseo and certifications in economic development finance from the National Development Council.