Jake Defee

Jake Defee is an accomplished banking professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across multiple institutions. Currently serving as Market President Senior Vice President at SmartBank since August 2017, Jake has previously held key positions including Market President at Regions Bank from July 2013 to August 2017 and Vice President, Business Banking Relationship Manager at both Wells Fargo and Regions Bank. With a career that began at GE Capital in 1989, Jake has developed a strong foundation in finance and business banking, backed by a degree from Auburn University.