Jeff Prelle

With more than 20 years of experience as a senior risk executive, Jeff has built a distinguished career guiding financial institutions through complex risk landscapes.  

Before joining First Tech, Jeff served as Enterprise Risk Executive at Cadence Bank, where he led enterprise-wide risk frameworks, analytics, and governance programs. His background spans leadership roles at banks, private equity firms, and risk management organizations, including Moody’s Analytics, giving him a unique perspective on both operational and strategic risk.  

Jeff’s expertise includes measuring, monitoring, and reporting on all forms of enterprise, credit, market, operational, and compliance risks while leveraging advanced analytics, capital planning, and regulatory insight to develop actionable strategies. He is recognized for his ability to translate risk data into business decisions that mitigate exposure and unlock sustainable growth.