Christopher Smith

Christopher Smith is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in credit management and underwriting. Currently serving as the Senior Vice President and Senior Credit Officer at National Bank Holdings Corp since September 2025, Christopher previously held roles such as Executive Director and Credit Officer at Texas Capital Bank, where leadership of a team focused on managing a diverse commercial loan portfolio was emphasized. With earlier positions at Fifth Third Bank and JPMorgan Chase & Co., Christopher developed expertise in underwriting and credit analysis for various borrower revenue ranges. Additionally, experience at Scotiabank involved managing large-scale loan performance oversight, while initial roles at Corning Incorporated centered on market analysis and project management, highlighting skills in data-driven process improvement. Christopher holds a Masters in Business Administration with a finance concentration from Wake Forest University and a Bachelors of Science in Marketing from the University of Utah.