W Jerome McDermott

W Jerome ("Jerry") McDermott is an experienced finance executive with a focus on credit and commercial banking. Currently serving as Executive Vice President and Deputy Credit Officer at M&T Bank, McDermott oversees a $6.5 billion Specialty Finance business. Prior roles include Senior Vice President at KeyBank, Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase & Co., and various senior positions at GE Capital, where significant accomplishments included leading a highly successful restructuring finance unit. McDermott's extensive experience also encompasses middle market banking and asset-based lending at reputable institutions, with a strong educational background in finance from Central Connecticut State University and leadership training at the GE John F. Welch Leadership Development Center.