A former advertising executive, Micae spent seven years as an entrepreneur helping small businesses grow and scale. Before starting the BAA role in April 2022, she worked with a national CDFI that helped small businesses gain access to capital. Micae is an entrepreneurship teacher with Chicago Lights and enjoys volunteering with her local Girl Scout troop.
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The Business Access Advisors are ready to help you build a custom growth plan and find the tools you need to succeed. Start your partnership by making an appointment with your local advisor for a free financial assessment and begin leveraging the resources U.S. Bank can bring to your business today.
Micae Brown
Chicago, IL
A former advertising executive, Micae spent seven years as an entrepreneur helping small businesses grow and scale.
Mikki Jones Brown
Nashville, TN
Mikki has 23 years of experience at U.S. Bank and participated in the McKinsey Management Acceleration Program. She also served as CFO for a non-profit organization.
Kimberly Edwards
Charlotte, NC
Kimberly brings 20 years of experience in small business lending, real-estate initiatives and asset building to underserved communities and businesses.
Tim Farrow
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
A U.S. Bank employee for 10 years who previously served as a branch manager.
Will Jackson
Oakland, CA
With 20 years in the banking industry, Will started his career as a mortgage banker.
Cassandra Kidd
Little Rock, AR
Cassandra boasts 30 years in the banking and finance industry, most recently working as a branch manager at U.S. Bank before assuming the BAA role.
Delphine Pruitt
Los Angeles, CA
Delphine has worked in the financial services industry for 25 years, including positions focused on community lending and diverse strategies.
Chio Scott
Colorado Springs, CO
As a bilingual financial advisor, Chio provides information, connections and capital to help position small businesses for success.
Brandon Willis
Denver, CO
Brandon started his career as a banker’s assistant and has spent 18 years in the banking industry, most recently as a U.S. Bank business banking development consultant.
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The Business Access Advisors reside in the above markets and are focused on making local connections with community partners and business networks in those markets. If you reside outside one of these markets and are looking for solutions to support your small business, we invite you to schedule an appointment with a business banker in your area.
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Mikki has been with U.S. Bank for 23 years, where she's worked in various roles in the business banking spaces, including Business Banking Relationship Manager, Business Banking Sales Manager, and Small Business Corporate Facilitator. In 2022, Mikki participated in the McKinsey Management Acceleration Program. She also served as CFO for a non-profit organization.
Kimberly began her 20-year career in North Carolina, where she developed a foundation of knowledge in asset building for underserved communities. She later worked on workforce and business initiatives for the City of New York in the Small Business Services division. Kimberly served the City of New York and completed the City Management Academy for emerging leaders.
A U.S. Bank employee for 10 years who previously served as a branch manager, Tim serves on the board for the Minneapolis Black Chamber of Commerce and One2One organization. He also sits on the loan committee for the African Development Center and on the Business Committee for the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce.
With 20 years in the banking industry, Will started his career as a mortgage banker. A member of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) professional organization, he enjoys volunteering his time with 100BlackMen and under resourced youth.
She is a member of the Urban League of the State of Arkansas, Southwest Little Rock Business & Community Group and Alpha Kappa Alpha. She enjoys volunteering time at P.A.R.K. (Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids) and Start to Finish Homeless Outreach.
She laid the earlier foundation of her career as a Warren Weaver Fellow with the Rockefeller Foundation where she implemented a multi-million national community development initiative and advanced dialogues on race. She serves as treasurer for iUrban Teen, a STEM+Art education program that brings together underrepresented teens and young adults for career exploration and mentoring. She spends her free time volunteering, golfing and trekking the globe.
Chio Scott is a bilingual Business specialist who currently serves as the Treasurer and Chair of the business market committee at Colorado Springs Hispanic Chambers.
Brandon started his career as a banker’s assistant and has spent 18 years in the banking industry, most recently as a U.S. Bank business banking development consultant. He is a member of the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce and has served on the boards of Denver CASA and JK Mullen High School. He enjoys volunteering his time at Project Angel Heart and We Don’t Waste, which redistributes excess food to those in need.
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