Jay Davidson

As founder, chairman of the board, and chief executive officer of First American State Bank and First American Bancorp, Jay Davidson is responsible for the overall strategic direction of both organizations. Since the bank first opened its doors in 1995, assets have grown to more than $220 million, under Mr. Davidson’s leadership. Davidson and his executive team ensure clients receive the highest level of personal service, advanced banking technology and personalized solutions for all their financial needs.  

Mr. Davidson brings more than 25 years experience in the banking, private business and corporate sectors, and he has been recognized by numerous industry and public organizations for his expertise. He served as chairman of the board after being appointed by former Colorado Governor Bill Owens to the Board of the Colorado Housing Finance Authority (CHFA), along with numerous other business and industry board positions.

Mr. Davidson serves his community as a leader and role model by supporting numerous public and nonprofit endeavors. He is currently active on several non-profit boards including co-chairman of the First American State Bank’s Fitness Festival board, benefiting the Cherry Creek School Foundation. He serves on the board for the Kenneth Kendall King Foundation, an $80 million foundation dedicated to the support of local and national non-profit organizations; and he is director of Step 13, a self-funded program, which provides assistance for severely disadvantaged members of the community.

Recognized for his community and business leadership by several organizations, Jay is a member of Marquis Who’s Who: In the World, In Finance and Industry, In America and In the West and has been listed in the Denver Business Journal’s “Who’s Who in Banking and Finance.” Jay and his wife, Kristina, have been honored as “Pillars of the Community” by Arapahoe House and as “Villager Man and Woman of the Year” by The Villager newspaper.

Mr. Davidson is a graduate of University of North Dakota.  He and his wife Kristina have two children and reside in Greenwood Village, CO.