MEET THE WOMEN HELPING COLUMBUS RESIDENTS BUILD STRONGER FINANCIAL FUTURES

For Alicia Jones and Erica Wicks, becoming Chase Community Managers has been the perfect way for them to blend their personal passions with their professional work.

As Chase Community Managers, Jones and Wicks work to break down systemic barriers by helping people gain access to financial services ranging from opening a bank account to explore mortgage financing options and small business loans. They work directly with local residents, community lenders, nonprofits, and small businesses to increase awareness to resources, financial tools, and services to help them forge a strong financial future.

They recently sat down with us to talk about how their work helps Columbus residents – and communities.

ALICIA JONES, VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNITY MANAGER

The moment she felt the impact of her work: “Rewarding things happen every day, to be honest. That may sound like a cliché’, but when you’re doing something that you’re passionate about and you’re doing something that matters, it’s really a remarkable feeling. We’re helping families get into homes, helping entrepreneurs open small businesses, and providing the tools and resources needed to help people build generational wealth and reach their financial goals.”

ERICA WICKS, VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNITY MANAGER

The moment she felt the impact of her work: “Not long ago, I talked to a person at a financial health event who was having challenges getting into traditional banking. I connected him to someone in our local branch to help put him on the path to achieving his financial goals including starting a business. Seeing that happen was that moment of: ‘Yep. This is it. We’re doing the work, impactful work.”