Bank on KC

Justin Walker, Director of Development, Credit & Homeownership Empowerment Services, Inc.

Bank On KC is a member coalition of a national initiative empowering consumers to improve their financial capability, health and independence through access to affordable banking products certified using national account standards. As a program of Credit & Homeownership Empowerment Services, Inc. (CHES) our coalition is particularly focused on assisting youth, first-time job seekers, and families with disabilities to access financial services.

Mr. Walker is a business development professional with twenty years-experience helping global corporations, nonprofits and start-ups grow. He has expertise in marketing products and services, managing P&L, improving governing board engagement and organizing events. In 2021 he was hired by CHES, Inc. to build upon the organization’s credit and housing initiatives.

Prior to joining CHES, he spent 10 years with another nonprofit spearheading a comprehensive growth campaign. As a technical project manager for a Fortune 500 company, he led an effort that expanded a web services product to seven countries.

A nationally recognized speaker and author, he helped organization's messages reach more than three million impressions in 2020.  Additionally, Mr. Walker remains engaged in our nation’s political landscape and legislative affairs. His political portfolio includes working for elected officials on both state and federal levels, campaign advance logistics, board member service for national organizations, and grassroots advocacy.

Mr. Walker holds an MBA from Regis University and resides in the Kansas City area with his wife and daughter.