Brian Jenkins is a highly experienced finance professional, journalist, and communications expert. With over four decades of experience across a diverse range of industries, Jenkins has developed a wealth of professional expertise that he brings to his role as First Vice President and Relationship Manager at Bank of Hope's Business Banking Center for the Midwest Region. At Bank of Hope, Jenkins is committed to helping businesses expand and thrive by providing a comprehensive range of financial services.

Before joining Bank of Hope, Jenkins was the Director of Communications at BusinessBlock, an Investment Banking Associate at Zacks Invest, and a Financial Consultant at AXA Advisors, where he helped individuals, families, and business owners with investments, retirement savings, and insurance. Jenkins has also worked as a correspondent and anchor for CNN, where he covered many major events and issues in the realms of finance, energy, transportation, technology, medical science, sports, and entertainment.

Jenkins is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he studied Broadcast Journalism and graduated Magna cum laude. He is also a former President at Can Do Voice & Video, where he traveled across the United States creating informational videos for corporations, foundations, and government agencies.