Chris Cates

Chris Cates has extensive experience in the banking industry, with a focus on credit underwriting and analysis. Chris currently holds the position of Director of Credit Underwriting - Community at Simmons Bank since August 2022. Prior to this role, they worked as the Credit Manager-Missouri Division at Simmons Bank from March 2020 to September 2022. Before joining Simmons Bank, Chris was a Senior Credit Analyst at the same institution from March 2017 to March 2020.

Earlier in their career, Chris was employed at U.S. Bank, where they served as a Commercial Relationship Manager from September 2012 to March 2017 and as a Commercial Credit Analyst from May 2010 to September 2012.

Prior to their tenure with U.S. Bank, they gained experience at Umpqua Bank as a Commercial Credit Analyst from 2008 to 2010 and as a Commercial Banking Support staff from 2004 to 2010.

Overall, Chris Cates has demonstrated a strong background in credit underwriting, analysis, and relationship management throughout their career in the banking industry.

Chris Cates holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from the University of Utah.