Profile

Jennifer First is a Vice President, Business Banking Relationship Manager for the Gateway Market at Bank of America. In this capacity, her responsibilities include leading a team of specialists focused on understanding each client’s unique needs to deliver strategic financial guidance and solutions. Jennifer’s mission is to help local companies thrive by achieving their business goals, no matter how simple or how complex.

Bringing over 10 years of financial services experience, Jennifer has held numerous sales and leadership roles within Bank of America, since joining the company in 2010. Prior to her current role, Jennifer serviced clients in both Consumer and Small Business Banking through the financial center channel. In addition to actively participating on the following Bank of America St. Louis Chapters: LEAD (Leadership, Education, Advocacy and Development) for Women, LEAD Mentor Program, BPG (Black Professional Group) and Junior Achievement of St. Louis. Her favorite volunteer work is taking time to educate the community on financial literacy and advance economic mobility through programs, such as Bank of America's Better Money Habits.

Jennifer is a St. Louis native growing up in the University City/Clayton area and continues to reside in St. Louis County. She attended undergrad at Mizzou and is a avid Tiger fan and Mizzou Alum! Graduating with a B.A. Degree with an emphasis in both Business Administration and Communications from the University of Missouri- Columbia.  Jennifer also graduated with honors from Webster University, while receiving her M.A. Degree in Business Management and Leadership, with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. She is also a member of Webster’s Lambda Kappa Chapter of the Delta Mu Delta, International Honor Society in Business.
  • LANGUAGES

    English
  • INDUSTRY FOCUS

    • Accounting and Law Firms
    • General industries
    • Engineering Firms
    • Healthcare & Physician Practices
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional Services
    • Retail
    • Technology Services
    • Wholesale Trade

Meet the Team

With access to the global resources of Bank of America, our team is comprised of talented and experienced individuals committed to building strong client relationships based on trust and personalized service.

Clarissa Harris

Officer

Sales Support Associate

Andrea S. Baird

Vice President

Treasury Sales Officer

Jeffrey Hightower

Senior Vice President

Commercial Credit Specialist

Dan Downs

Senior Vice President

Lending Officer

Bank of America Business Banking

As you work to take your business to the next level in an environment where business and technology sophistication are critical to having a competitive edge, you need a local banking partner who has your long-term interests at heart.

Bank of America is that local advocate. We work closely with you to understand your business goals. We then draw on our Bank wide resources, technology and experience to generate ideas and solutions that will propel your business further.

With Bank of America Business Banking by your side, you can be assured your business has the power to grow and thrive.


You can benefit from:

Local Relationship Managers who are your advocates and bring the Bank’s resources to you as a seamlessly integrated, dedicated team

Local Relationship Managers who are your advocates and bring the Bank’s resources to you as a seamlessly integrated, dedicated team

Comprehensive commercial banking platform with full range of products and technology, backed by Bank of America’s strength and stability

Comprehensive commercial banking platform with full range of products and technology, backed by Bank of America’s strength and stability

Access to bank-wide services beyond business banking, to manage both your business and personal wealth

Access to bank-wide services beyond business banking, to manage both your business and personal wealth

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