First American Bank NM
Josh Plasencio has over 16 years of experience in the banking industry. Josh currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending at First American Bank NM since July 2022. Previously, they worked at United Bank of El Paso from February 2019 to August 2022 as the Vice President of Commercial Lending. Before that, Josh held various roles at First Savings Bank from October 2009 to January 2019, including Branch President and Commercial Loan Officer. Josh also worked as a Financial Service Representative at First Savings Bank from October 2009 to June 2013. Prior to their time at First Savings Bank, they were a Licensed Banker at Wells Fargo from October 2008 to September 2009. Earlier in their career, Josh served as the Assistant Vice President of Planning Services at Charles Stephen and company, Inc from October 2006 to September 2008.
Josh Plasencio has a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from The University of Texas at El Paso, which they obtained from 2001 to 2005. Josh also attended Southern Methodist University, although it is not specified when they attended or what degree they pursued. Additionally, they attended the SW Graduate School of Banking from 2016 to 2018, but there is no information about the degree or field of study they pursued there. Josh Plasencio also has a certification as a Certified Financial Planner from the University of New Mexico, but the specific date of obtaining this certification is not provided.
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First American Bank NM
Chartered in Artesia in 1903, First American Bank serves New Mexico with sixteen full service locations in fourteen communities and mortgage offices in Ruidoso, NM, and Rio Rico, AZ. Over the past century, First American Bank has remained true to its mission by providing a full spectrum of financial services; building lasting customer relationships; and being meaningful economic influence in each of the communities they serve. As we have grown and expanded, our service model has developed into a respected niche bank for commercial and small business banking customers. We continue to expand the innovative products and customer-friendly services we offer, including specialized consumer products such as mortgage loans and personal wealth management. We are not only a great place to bank we are an exceptional place to work. We are committed to building mutually beneficial, long-term employee relationships by providing an environment that attracts, develops and retains high-quality employees. Most recently we received the Bill Daniel's Award for Excellence in Ethical Business Practice by For-Profit Businesses by the Samaritan Counseling Center's New Mexico Ethics in Business Awards.