Steve Ainsworth

Steve Ainsworth is an accomplished banking professional currently serving as the EVP Corporate Banking Team Leader at Cadence Bank since March 2021, overseeing corporate banking operations across Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and Southern Kentucky. With a robust career that spans over three decades, Ainsworth has held significant positions at notable institutions such as Fifth Third Bank, Wells Fargo, SunTrust Bank, and Amsouth/First American/Deposit Guaranty, culminating in extensive experience in commercial middle market and business lending. Ainsworth's educational background includes multiple master's degrees in Banking, Corporate Finance, and Strategic Studies from Louisiana State University and the US Army War College, as well as an MBA and a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from The University of Southern Mississippi.