Stephen Brunson

Stephen Brunson has a diverse work experience in the banking and finance industry. Stephen started their career in 1995 as a Bank Officer at Republic Bank, eventually advancing to the role of NKY Market President. In 2013, they became the President & CEO of Citizens Bank of Northern KY. After that, they joined Forcht Bank as the Market President for Northern KY, where they successfully grew loan balances and boosted profitability. In 2014, Brunson founded their own company, Brunson Enterprises. Stephen then joined Rainstar Capital Group in 2021 as a Managing Director, specializing in debt advisory services. Currently, they hold the position of Managing Director at RainStar Development Capital, where they deploy capital into various housing projects.

Stephen Brunson received their Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the University of Cincinnati, The Linder School of Business, between the years 1983 and 1988. In 2008, they also underwent professional advancement through Leadership Kentucky and Leadership Northern Kentucky. However, no specific degrees were obtained during these programs.