Michael Bishop named Assistant Vice President at ServisFirst Bank Huntsville

Michael Bishop has been promoted to Assistant Vice President at ServisFirst Bank Huntsville.  Since joining in 2022, Bishop has grown his portfolio and built strong partnerships with business owners and stakeholders. In his new role, he will continue to expand his loan and deposit portfolio, providing tailored financial solutions to commercial clients. “Michael has been […]

Bank Independent Launches Food and Family Share Initiative to Support Local Families in Need

Bank Independent has announced the launch of Food and Family Share, in partnership with WAFF and Mix 96.9, starting on March 10th. For the past 11 years, Bank Independent has hosted the Food Share drive to help fight food insecurity in local communities. This year, the initiative expands to include the Family Share component, collecting […]

Bank Independent names Sabrina Rouse as sales manager of Athens Downtown

Bank Independent has announced that Sabrina Rouse has been named Sales Manager of the Athens Downtown Sales Office. An Athens native, Rouse brings valuable experience to the role, having gained a solid foundation in customer service and community banking through her work in the bank’s sales offices. “We are thrilled to welcome Sabrina as the […]

Bank47 expands to Huntsville with a new brand

Bank47, formerly LifeSteps Bank and Trust, has announced that it will establish headquarters in Huntsville. The new name reflects the bank’s commitment to stability, completeness, and building meaningful financial relationships. With a focus on concierge banking, Bank47 provides a tailored, high-touch experience for individuals, families, and businesses navigating pivotal financial decisions. At the forefront of […]

Bank Independent Promotes Tiffany Dostica to Sales Specialist

Bank Independent has announced the promotion of Tiffany Dostica to Sales Specialist. In her new role, Dostica will support consumer customers with their non-real estate loan needs and assist with opening new deposit accounts. She will be based in the Russellville Village Square Sales Office, where she will serve all of Franklin County. “Tiffany’s proven […]

Navigating business challenges: The benefits of insights from experts

Article and image contributed by Veronica Cram.  As a business owner, the journey often feels like a solitary trek. You may wrestle with decisions about which service line to grow, worry about high overhead costs, or deliberate over hiring new employees. The weight of these decisions can leave you feeling isolated, with no clear path […]

ServisFirst Bank welcomes Linda Presley as Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager

ServisFirst Bank has announced the addition of Linda Presley as Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager for ServisFirst Bank Huntsville. “We are excited to welcome Linda Presley to the ServisFirst Bank Huntsville team,” said Andy Kattos, Regional CEO of ServisFirst Bank Huntsville. “As someone with deep roots in Huntsville, Linda brings not only her expertise in […]

State legislators highlight workforce development, infrastructure, education investments at Chamber’s annual legislative update

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce recently held their annual legislative update luncheon at the Jackson Center. The event location was packed with chamber members and local businesses eager to hear potential legislative plans from elected officials representing North Alabama.  The Alabama State Legislature is set to convene on February 4th.  The following state legislators […]

Amanda Hicks to take part in inaugural class of North Alabama Momentum Leaders

Amanda Hicks, Bank Independent Vice President Sales Officer for Madison County, has been named as a participant in the inaugural Upward class of Momentum Leaders for North Alabama.  Momentum Leaders is a group designed to empower female leaders across Alabama and beyond. “We’re thrilled to see Amanda recognized as part of the first North Alabama […]

Huntsville City Council honors heroic officers, discusses Weeden House updates

The Huntsville City Council convened Thursday, January 9th for its first regular meeting of the year, where they recognized remarkable acts of bravery, received updates from the community, and handled various city-related matters. The meeting began with a special recognition of Huntsville Police Officer Jason Tony and Sergeant Lambert for their extraordinary courage in responding […]