Rich Tavarez

Rich Tavarez is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in community relations and business banking. Currently serving as a Community Relations Officer at Jovia Financial Credit Union since June 2022, Rich previously held various leadership roles, including Business Banking Relationship Manager at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Branch Manager at Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union, and Market Manager at Capital One. Rich's expertise spans across coaching and developing teams, fostering community relationships, and driving associate performance in dynamic environments. Notable achievements include leading organizational transformations, implementing new sales incentives, and enhancing business development strategies across multiple banking institutions. Rich's entrepreneurial background includes serving as Executive Vice President of Sales and Development at The Better Business Builders LLC, where responsibilities included marketing and client engagement strategy development.