Texas Border Business
MCALLEN, Texas – A seasoned banker in South Texas will take on new role at Chase to deepen relationships in the community to help improve financial health in underserved communities. The role is part of JPMorgan Chase’s five-year racial equity commitment of $30 billion towards addressing the racial wealth gap. The five-year commitment was announced in October 2020.
Robert Rosell, Chase’s new Vice-President Community Manager in McAllen will act as a local ambassador for Chase to build and nurture relationships with key community leaders, nonprofit partners and small businesses at the neighborhood level. With an emphasis on financial health, Robert will work with local residents, businesses and the community as a whole to identify programming, resources, and collaboration opportunities that address local needs.
Robert previously served as the Community Relations Officer for BBVA USA, serving the Texas Border Region from Corpus Christi to El Paso. Robert also helped execute local community giving and volunteerism activities.
Robert has also served as the President and Chief Operating Officer for the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce. Currently, Robert serves as a Board / Advisory Member for United Way of South Texas, Teach For America – Rio Grande Valley, Children’s Advocacy Center of Hidalgo County and the University of Houston College of Business Mini- MBA Program.
A nine-year veteran of the banking industry, Robert is a graduate of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, where he earned both an undergraduate and a master’s degree in Public Administration.
“The resources that Chase has can make a huge difference in the Rio Grande Valley, where the need is so great,” Rosell said. “By providing financial education to our community, we can pave the way for greater financial freedom that will give people a more stable and prosperous future.”
To learn more about JPMorgan Chase’s $30 billion Racial Equity Commitment, visit jpmorganchase.com/racialequity
