Jason Pendergist

Jason Pendergist is a seasoned financial services executive with extensive experience in lending and banking operations. Currently serving as the Chief Lending Officer at Kinecta Federal Credit Union since February 2023, Pendergist oversees all lending, servicing, and collection activities. In addition, Pendergist holds advisory board member roles at Zest AI and Enable Technologies. Previous positions include Principal and CEO at ELEV8 ADVISORS, Head of Commercial Banking at Security Service Federal Credit Union, Executive Vice President at Banc of California, and President of Consumer & Commercial Banking at Luther Burbank Savings. Jason Pendergist began a prominent career at JPMorgan Chase, where roles included Managing Director and Senior Vice President. Pendergist holds an MBA in Finance and a B.A. in Communication from the University of Colorado Boulder.