Wade Knapper

Wade Knapper serves as the Bank Services Director and Sr. Portfolio Manager at FirstBank since March 2019. Previously, Wade held the position of CFO/COO at LDA Engineering, where responsibilities included ERP platform scheduling, program management, talent acquisition, and maintaining project success metrics. Wade's experience also encompasses roles at SunTrust Bank as Vice President and Portfolio Manager, focusing on commercial client relationship management and financial solutions for various industries. Early career roles included Credit Analyst positions at First Tennessee Bank and GE Capital Solutions, where Wade conducted financial analysis and supported commercial banking operations. Wade holds an MBA from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a degree in Business and Organizational Management from Maryville College.