Chris Austad

Chris Austad is an experienced banking professional currently serving as the AVP, Small Business Relationship Manager at City National Bank since June 2022. Prior to this role, Chris held the position of Officer, Small Business Consultant at Bank of America from October 2014 to June 2022. A solid background in financial services includes roles such as Underwriting Account Executive at Midland American Capital and Assistant Vice President, Banking Center Manager at M & I Bank, where Chris excelled in business development and led team performance. Further prior experience includes leadership roles at UMB Bank, focusing on sales strategy and operational management, as well as early career positions in personal banking and branch management. Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Northeast Missouri State University/Truman State University.