Damon Jenkins works for First Independence Bank as Senior Vice President, Regional Market President for the Twin Cities. In this role he, directs all facets of operations for the retail branch offices in the Minneapolis area. Mr. Jenkins defines sales and services initiatives for the region, develops objectives and measurement standards and monitors each branch’s performance. He ensures the branch administration teams conduct operations and provide the service and product offerings that meet the needs of customers in the Minneapolis region. Mr. Jenkins has been in the banking industry for 16 years. Prior to this role, he worked at Wells Fargo as the VP/District Manager for Wells Fargo’s Downtown Minneapolis District. He also served as the VP/District Manager at US Bank in Minneapolis. Mr. Jenkins is skilled in employee development, coaching and is a leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. He currently serves as an Executive Board Member of the African Development Center and volunteers with various local non-profit organizations in the Twin Cities Metro Area.
Mr. Jenkins is a graduate of the University of Minnesota (Twin Cities Campus) with a B.S. degree in Educational Psychology. He spends his time outside of work, fishing, grilling, going to church and watching sports with family and friends.
Damon resides in Brooklyn Park MN with his wife and two children.