Jennifer Champagne

Jennifer Champagne has extensive work experience in the financial industry. Jennifer started their career as an Audit Manager at KPMG in 1989 and continued in a similar role at KPMG Peat Marwick LLP. In 1995, they joined American Federal Bank, FSB as an Assistant Controller. Jennifer then moved on to Sterling Diagnostic Imaging as the Manager of Policies and Procedures, where they played a crucial role in the company's transition to South Carolina. After a couple of years, they became the VP of Finance at HomeGold Financial. In 2000, Jennifer joined Elliott Davis, LLC as a Senior Manager in the Audit Department. In 2002, they assumed the position of Chief Financial Officer at Cornerstone National Bank, where they served for 15 years. Finally, in 2017, they became the EVP and Chief Financial Officer at Community First Bank - SC.

Jennifer Champagne attended Furman University from 1985 to 1989, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting. In 2005, they enrolled at the GSB at LSU and obtained a Certificate in Banking from there in 2007. Jennifer also holds the additional certification of Certified Public Accountant, but no further information is available regarding the specific institution or year of attainment.