Brad Simmons

Vice President Merchant Services

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States

About

Success in today’s economy requires skill sets, driven leadership, and a track record of delivering bottom-line results. As a sales professional and manager, I have the consistently delivered these traits. I have been recognized in both my Military and professional career for consistently delivering significant results while facing intense competitive, regulatory, and economic pressures. As a sale professional and leader, I have taken on new business endeavors and have doubled and tripled annual revenues, market share, and client satisfaction measurements. My experience includes managing multi-million dollar budgets, leading up to 15 employees in various geographic settings, creating hundreds of loyal clients and developing strategic business practices to drive growth and revenue. I have accomplished has been done with one thing in mind: I want to contribute to and build upon a positive foundation of the organization I represent. You should also note that I am a people person with abundant drive, energy and determination. PERSONALLY: I have been coaching youth sports for over 13 yrs and every year I seem to grow and learn from each season. The best part about coaching youth soccer is seeing kids grow and develop into a sport they enjoy playing. I also believe in giving back to your community. I have volunteered at several organizations from all levels of leadership; *Director of Kaneland United Soccer Club since 2010 *President of Sandwich Chamber 2010-2012. Sereved on board for 6 yrs. *Elected Trusteee of Sugar Grove Fire Department 2008-2010 *President Elect for NCO Youth and Family Services (360 Family Services) 04-06. Served on board for 5 yrs. *Addison Chamber of Commerce board 4 yrs. Geneva Chamber of Commerce board for 2 yrs. *Volunteer Fireman 2 yrs

Experience

  • Hancock Whitney (Full-time · 10 yrs 4 mos)
    • Vice President Merchant Services Leader
      Mar 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 4 mos

    • Vp Bank Manager
      May 2016 - Mar 2017 · 11 mos

      Our Story More than a century ago, our founders saw the need for a bank built to last—an institution anchored in values, reinforced with resilience, and focused on opportunity. To realize their vision, they forged business foundations from the character and community that distinguish the Gulf South. Today, we carry on that remarkable legacy as one of America’s strongest, safest banks serving one of the nation’s most vibrant corridors. Our Mission. Each day, we reaffirm our mission to help people achieve their financial goals and dreams. Our Purpose. We work hard to create opportunities for people and the communities we serve—our purpose for doing what we do. Our Promise to Associates. We honor and respect associates with a heartfelt promise: You can grow. You have a voice. You are important. Our Core Values. Five timeless core values keep us strong, help us grow and define the way we do business:

  • Merchant Advocate at TSYS Merchant Solutions
    Jan 2015 - May 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual
    Mar 2014 - Oct 2014 · 8 mos

    As representative with the McTigue Financial Group of Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. The Network’s mission is to develop enduring relationships with clients by providing expert guidance for a lifetime of financial security. I worked with clients to identify their financial security needs and then focuses on solutions that can help make those financial goals a reality. I helped find the right solutions for individuals, families, and businesses.

  • Vice President at First National Bank of Omaha
    Nov 2006 - Mar 2014 · 7 yrs 5 mos

    •Oversee entire branch portfolio of $110mm deposits and over $100m loans •Provide leadership through training and coaching •Establish relationships with all lines of business with in bank •Maintaining and operating an efficient compliant branch •Conducts outside sales efforts to bring in new primary relationships, while also maintaining and expanding existing personal and business banking relationships •Drive individual sales to ensure branch goals have been met/exceeded •Responsible for branch profit and loss, & balance sheet •Able to identify innovative solutions to best serve customers goals and objectives •Serve as a trusted advisor to the client in delivering comprehensive and customized business/personal products and solutions that are tailored to the financial needs of the client. •Manage Portfolio of clients; grow by prospecting for new clients and deepening relationships through existing clients •Develop, retain and expand relationships with centers of influence

  • Vice President/Relationship Manager at First American Bank
    Feb 2001 - Nov 2006 · 5 yrs 10 mos

    •Ability to establish credibility and rapport, be friendly and personable and look for ways to benefit the customer's financial relationship both over the phone as well as in person. •Excellent customer contact skills; comfortable asking questions/interviewing customers about their financial situation; strong listening skills •Comfortable making outbound calls or in person meetings to establish/build/maintain client relationships •Understands how to present features, and benefits of products and services to customers with differing needs •Self motivated, assertive, performs well in a competitive sales environment •Professional, thorough and organized; follow standard operating policies and procedures •Ability to learn products, services and procedures quickly and accurately; explain concepts clearly to customers and to help increase cross selling opportunities •Interpret numbers, trends and data to make effective decisions •Help client achieve personal and professional goals •Acquire, retain, deepen and manage relationships with our customers •Coached and built relationships with bankers to help prospect for new clients •Helped collection department collect past due payments •Develop, retain and expand relationships with centers of influence