Undrea Cooksey

Svp/underwriting Manager at Central Bank Houston

Undrea Cooksey has a diverse background in the banking industry, with a focus on underwriting and credit analysis. Undrea began their career as an Assistant Bank Examiner at the Texas Department of Banking in 1993, where they performed loan reviews and credit analysis on commercial borrowing relationships. Undrea then moved on to Coastal Banc as an AVP/Loan Review Analyst II, where they continued to analyze loans and review bank policies and procedures.

In 2004, Undrea joined Washington Mutual Bank as a Credit Analyst II in the Home Builder Finance Department, where they specialized in analyzing loans for home builders. Undrea then transitioned to RBC in 2005, where they served as a Senior Underwriter. In this role, Undrea managed the credit needs of regional and local builders and developers, underwriting residential construction lines of credit and acquisition & development loans.

Undrea's next role was at Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, where they worked as an AVP/Portfolio Manager. Undrea analyzed financial statements and industry assessments for a diverse corporate portfolio and played a key role in underwriting credit requests.

Following their time with Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Undrea worked at Patriot Bank as a VP/Sr. Commercial Loan Underwriter, responsible for underwriting commercial loan applications.

In 2015, Undrea joined Green Bank as a VP/Underwriting Officer, where they analyzed commercial loan requests, prepared credit packages, and assessed risk to ensure compliance with the bank's credit risk management strategy.

Undrea's next position was at Texas Capital Bank, where they served as a VP-Sr. Credit Underwriter. Undrea provided underwriting support for commercial loans until 2018, when they joined Central Bank in Houston as a VP/Credit Officer. Undrea was promoted to SVP/Underwriting Manager in 2020, further showcasing their experience and expertise in underwriting and credit management.

Undrea's work experience demonstrates a strong background in underwriting, credit analysis, and risk assessment. Undrea has successfully managed large portfolios and consistently met credit approval deadlines, contributing to the success and growth of the organizations they have worked for.

Undrea Cooksey's education history includes a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Accounting from Texas State University. Additionally, Undrea holds a certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). No further details regarding the obtained month or year of the certification are provided.

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Timeline

  • Svp/underwriting Manager

    August, 2020 - present

  • VP Credit Officer

    March, 2018