Adrian Watkins

Adrian Watkins has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Adrian began their career as a Federal Security Officer at American Security Programs, where they quickly advanced to become a Lead Officer responsible for managing the site and supervising other officers. Adrian then transitioned to City National Bank and Trust, where they worked as a Graphic Designer, creating advertising materials and managing vendors for over 39 branches. Adrian later took on the role of Marketing Manager, working directly with senior executives to develop targeted marketing campaigns and supervise a small team. Adrian continued their marketing career at Stride Bank, N.A., where they served as a Marketing Manager Assistant Vice President. Currently, they hold the position of Vice President and Marketing Manager at Great Plains Bank.

Adrian Watkins, VP, MSM, has a diverse education history. Adrian obtained a Master of Science in Management (MSM) with a focus on Information Systems Security from Colorado Technical University in 2013. Prior to that, they received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Graphic Design from Cameron University in 2011. Adrian also holds an Associate's Degree in Art/Art Studies, General from Redlands Community College, which they completed in 2005. Adrian further expanded their knowledge and skills by obtaining certifications such as the Certified Financial Marketing Professional from the ABA association in 2016 and the Inbound Certification from HubSpot in 2015.