Bank Independent named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2023

Bank Independent has been named one of the 2023 Best Banks to Work For. American Banker has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify banks that excel at creating positive and supportive workplaces for employees. This marks the fifth year in a row this prestigious honor was awarded to the Bank. “Our team members are our most valuable asset,” Bank Independent CEO Rick Wardlaw says. […]

Bank Independent breaks ground on new $60M operations center

Back in 2020, Bank Independent announced the plans for a state-of-the-art operations center that aimed at consolidating the company’s operations staff under one roof. At this time, Bank Independent’s ops teams are spread between five buildings throughout the Shoals area. This past Wednesday, the company took a major step in alleviating this challenge when company […]

Bank Independent announces continued partnership with local university aimed at student success

Bank Independent continued an important community educational partnership that began back in 2018. Around 6 years ago, the Shoals community and the University of North Alabama (UNA) began the process of generating interest, ideas, and revenue for a state-of-the-art football stadium. Since the rebirth of their football program back in 1949, the University of North […]

Bryant Bank gives $250K to support UAH nursing and business colleges, athletics

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Bryant Bank continued its longstanding support of The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) last month with a combined donation of $250,000 to three UAH programs: $100,000 each to the College of Nursing and the College of Business for scholarships, and $50,000 to the Department of Athletics. Ken Watson, president of Bryant Bank’s Huntsville market, said […]

ServisFirst Bancshares named on inaugural national award list

ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), is pleased to announce its inclusion in the D.A. Davidson’s Inaugural Best-of-Breed Bison report, a prestigious recognition that underscores the bank’s commitment to excellence and long-term success. In an inaugural industry report released on September 28, 2023, D.A. Davidson named ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. as one of the first 17 companies […]

ServisFirst Bank Huntsville announces new First Vice President

HUNTSVILLE, AL – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), has announced the promotion of Margaret Riethmaier to First Vice President, Regional Branch Officer for the ServisFirst Bank Huntsville region. “As First Vice President, Regional Branch Officer, Margaret Riethmaier will play a pivotal role in the continued success and growth of ServisFirst Bank,” states Andy Kattos, […]

Bank Independent opens Hampton Cove location

Bank Independent has opened a new location in Hampton Cove in Huntsville. The grand opening was celebrated with an open house and ribbon cutting on Friday, September 22. “Bank Independent has established itself as the preferred bank and employer in the communities we serve for more than 75 years,” stated Rick Wardlaw, CEO of Bank […]

ServisFirst Bank Huntsville announces new Vice President

HUNTSVILLE, AL – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), announced the promotion of Kasey Helms to First Vice President, Private Banking Officer for the ServisFirst Bank Huntsville region. “We are fortunate to have Kasey be a part of the ServisFirst Bank Huntsville team,” states Andy Kattos, Regional CEO of ServisFirst Bank Huntsville. “Her commitment to […]

Bank Independent Named to Newsweek’s List of the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces for 2023

Newsweek announced their annual rankings for the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® list, and North Alabama based Bank Independent ranked #33. This is the second consecutive year that Bank Independent made the list after ranking #36 in 2022. The 2023 Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® are the result of a collaboration with the Best Practice […]

Bank Independent hires new Community Engagement Representative

Bank Independent announced that Ashlyn Biggers has joined the team as the Community Engagement Representative for Huntsville and Madison County. Biggers joins Bank Independent after spending the past year co-founding The Vessel, a ceramics studio and curated space for art education, community and retail shopping. Before launching The Vessel, she spent three years at Holtz Leather Company where […]