Patrick Canavan serves as a Commercial Lending Relationship Manager at First Bank, where he manages and develops commercial banking relationships throughout the South Florida market. His responsibilities include portfolio management, credit analysis, and business development, with a focus on building lasting relationships and supporting the banking needs of commercial clients.
Patrick brings approximately six years of banking experience to his position, with a background in commercial credit, underwriting, portfolio management, and relationship development. He began his banking career after graduating from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and a certificate in Commercial Banking. Patrick joined Independent Financial as a Commercial Credit Analyst I and was later promoted to Credit Analyst II. He then joined Citi Commercial Bank, where he advanced from Senior Credit Analyst to AVP Credit Officer and Portfolio Manager. His experience has provided him with a strong foundation in commercial credit analysis and portfolio management that supports his relationship-focused role at First Bank.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, Patrick is a member of ACG and participates in networking groups throughout Broward County. He also previously volunteered at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas while attending college.
