Steve Bowen

Steve Bowen, Chief Executive Office and founder of Your Banc Advisors opened it's doors for business in 2009. Mr. Bowen is heavily involved in all aspects of the business and provides leadership and direction for the company. Mr. Bowen is responsible for final underwriting on all loan submissions. With over $500mill in financing generated, Mr. Bowen's charismatic and strategic approach with each client enables the company to develop and maintain long lasting productive relationships. He is a seasoned entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience. Mr. Bowen is widely respected for his role in industry circles and for his philanthropic efforts throughout the local community.

Responsible for using the Structured Coaching Process to drive sales, service, operations, and people results for approximately 40 - 45 banking centers. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of banking centers through analysis of daily sales reports, customer barometer and top box reports, and seven priorities reporting. Utilizes Six Sigma and other tools to diagnose root causes and implement plans for improving overall sales and service. Leads market initiatives and manage key processes assigned by the division leaders. Continuously recruits and develops world-class, diverse, bilingual talent at all levels of the organization. Provides coaching to banking center managers and associates to ensure consistent implementation of the Sales Playbook, Selling the Bank Of America Way and Bank Of America Spirit.

Evaluated employee training needs and developed sales training and coaching workshops for branch staff to improve sales effectiveness. Worked closely with other team members to assess the quality of training programs, analyze gaps and develop new training courses to be rolled out throughout the bank to address the immediate needs of the business. Coached, trained, and developed Branch Managers (32) and Sales staff (65) to achieve Sales profitability goals for the New Jersey Region. ($2.7 billion deposit base*). Year over year sales growth 127%, Year over year Investment growth 183%. Grew deposit balances $127 million (104% of goal) and increased credit sales $353 million (102% of goal)*. Year over year credit growth 127%. Coordinated strategic planning with District Managers and other Line of Business Managers to ensure training needs were met. Tracked participation in mandatory training courses. Analyzed branch staffing and made recommendations to improve profitability through training and gap assessment. Analyzed sales and market trends and facilitated meetings to discuss ways to capitalize on these trends and incorporate necessary training and coaching programs. Monitored branch sales staff (new hire/turnover) to ensure licenses were in order and continuing education requirements were met.