business meeting

2023 Mid-Sized Business Owner Report

Our inaugural Mid-Sized Business Owner Report captures viewpoints on the economy, financing in their businesses, labor, digitization, and more.

Learn More

Profile

Wendell K. Chestnut is a Senior Vice President and Market Manager for the Manhattan market in Business Banking at Bank of America. In this capacity, his responsibilities include leading a team relationship managers focused on understanding each client’s unique needs to deliver strategic financial guidance and solutions. Wendell’s mission is to help local companies thrive by achieving their business goals, no matter how simple or how complex.

 

Bringing 25 years of experience, Wendell K. joined Bank of America in 1996. He has also served as Market Manager for Small Business Banking, Senior Relationship Manager in Business Banking, Director of Planning & Operations in Bank of America Securities, Manager of Marketing Communications in the Commercial Development Group as well as a number of other roles throughout his tenure with BofA. He began his banking career at Bank of America where he was most recently a Senior Relationship Manager in Boston. Throughout his banking career, Wendell K. has served mid-sized companies throughout the Northeast area to support their commercial banking needs.

 

To help create a more sustainable future for the companies and communities he serves, Wendell volunteers with several not-for-profit organizations focused on education and human rights for people of color and the LGBT+ community, most recently serving on the board of Pride in Our Workplace. He also serves as a mentor for teammates across Bank of America as a member and leader in the Black Professional Group, Black Executive Leadership Council and LGBT+ Pride groups of Boston & New York.  

 

Originally from Philadelphia, PA, Wendell K graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Women Studies from Williams College. He also has a graduate degree from the Stonier School of Banking and Leadership Degree from Wharton.  He resides in Manhattan, NY.
  • LANGUAGES

    English
  • INDUSTRY FOCUS

    • Not-for-profit
    • General industries
    • Professional Services
    • Retail

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

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

Let's have a conversation.

There is no substitute for a one-on-one relationship with a Bank of America relationship manager who is committed to your needs. Request an appointment today.