Kai Sonnenschein

Business Banker IV, VP -- Helping local businesses thrive through Hancock Whitney's business banking services.

Tarpon Springs, Florida, United States

About

As a business banking professional, I am very passionate about my clients financial and business success. I am proud to represent Hancock Whitney in the Tampa Bay area, and feel confident that together we can offer the business solutions necessary to optimize financial success. Hancock Whitney's commitment to our Core Values, as outlined below, which I wholly share and ascribe to, define's our promise as individuals and corporate partner. Timeless and Unchanging: Hancock Bank's core values are the heart of the company and guide my decision-making and the way I interact with my clients. Honor & Integrity: Like a badge of honor I proudly endorse and display my firm commitment to doing the right thing for the company, clients, communities, and each other. Strength & Stability: I will steadfastly protect and contribute to my client's financial safety and soundness, with an intent to anchor my clients with strong capital using solid business practices. Commitment to Service: With a trustworthy handshake and a compassionate helping hand, I pledge exceptional service to my clients and communities. Teamwork: The Hancock Bank team will work together like cogs of a finely-tuned machine, united by loyalty to the team and respect for each other and our clients. Personal Reasonsibility: Individually, I carry the torch of ownership, accepting challenges and creating opportunities.

Experience

  • Vice President - Senior Business Banker at Hancock Whitney
    May 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 2 mos

    Senior Business Banker responsible for managing, developing, and expanding business banking relationships in the Pinellas County market.

  • Vice President - Client Manager at C1 Bank
    Aug 2011 - May 2014 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Commercial Lender responsible for managing, developing, and expanding on commercial relationships throughout the Tampa Bay market.

  • Commercial Loan Officer at SouthTrust Bank
    Jul 1988 - Jul 1992 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    Lending Officer responsible for management and oversight of loan production, management, and growth of commercial lending, residential, consumer, and treasury management relationships.

  • Commercial Loan Officer at Florida Federal Savings Bank
    Jun 1983 - Jul 1988 · 5 yrs 2 mos

    Joined Bank in the Management Trainee Program with credit administration, credit underwriting, and portfolio management. Received formal commercial credit training during time as credit analyst. Progressed to commercial lender with portfolio diversified with small business, commercial and investor real estate, Commercial Acquisition and Development lending, and C&I.