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Jeff Jackson

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Chief Executive Officer at WesBanco
📍 Wheeling, West Virginia, United States

Jeff Jackson is the CEO of WesBanco, a diversified financial services company. A proven strategic leader, he excels in enhancing profitability and developing revenue initiatives. He holds a bachelors degree from Auburn University and a Certificate in Corporate Strategy from Columbia University, with prior leadership roles at First Horizon Bank.

Outside of his executive role, Jeff is a dedicated community leader with experience on non-profit boards and in fundraising. He is a recipient of the Distinguished Citizen Award and has been involved with the Red Cross and the Urban League. He is a married father of two, often described as a caring family man.

He holds the title of Kentucky Colonel, the highest honor bestowed by the Governor of Kentucky for noteworthy accomplishments and outstanding service.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States
Personality Overview

How Jeff shows up

Value Driven
Curious
Example Seeker

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Priorities

Topics Jeff cares about

Community Engagement
He is actively involved in community events, including the Oglebay Festival of Lights, and has a history of working with organizations like the Red Cross and Urban League.
Strategic Growth
He focuses on profitability and strategic revenue initiatives, highlighted by his post about the successful conversion of Premier Financial and a focus on fee-based services.
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Career

Work history

8-2023
Chief Executive Officer
WesBanco
8-2022 - 8-2023
Chief Operating Officer
WesBanco
8-2022 - 8-2023
President and Chief Operating Officer
WesBanco Bank
7-2020 - 7-2022
Chief Operating Officer, Regional Banking
First Horizon Bank
10-2019 - 7-2020
Regional President Florida
First Horizon Bank
In the press

Media appearances

The Recipe for Growing a Bank in 2024 with WesBanco's Jeff Jackson. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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WesBanco Welcomes President & CEO Jeff Jackson. Featured in WesBanco (Corporate News)
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Education
2015 - 2015
Certificate in Coporate Strategy
Columbia University
1990 - 1994
Bachelor
Auburn University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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