Dee O’Dell serves as the head of business banking sales at U.S. Bank, which is the fifth-largest bank in the country. O’Dell is based in Charlotte, where U.S. Bank has about 1,200 employees, and his division serves customers with between $2.5 million and $25 million in annual sales across the country.
O’Dell has served in multiple community roles, including chairman of the United Way of Greater Charlotte board of directors and co-chair of the Opportunity Task Force, which examined how to improve economic mobility.
In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, O’Dell talks with The Ledger’s Tony Mecia to share his insights about Charlotte’s banking sector, local leadership and philanthropy, U.S. Bank’s growth and the economy. O’Dell also discusses:
His journey to Charlotte.
Changes in Charlotte’s banking sector and leadership.
The banking industry’s exciting era in Charlotte during mergers and acquisitions, particularly involving Wachovia/First Union and Bank of America.
Why banks are drawn to Charlotte.
What he’s hearing from businesses on where the economy is headed.
His advice to those looking to build a career in banking.
We hope you enjoy the conversation with Dee O’Dell.
The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is produced by Lindsey Banks.
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Charlotte as a banking center, with Dee O'Dell of U.S. Bank