ServisFirst Bank Marks 20 Years In Business

ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares, is marking its 20th anniversary this May, having first opened in 2005. The bank remains focused on its stated mission of prioritizing customer service. The Birmingham-based bank maintains a disciplined strategy for expansion and growth, focusing on operational efficiency and targeted recruitment within its markets—factors it cites as […]

Jacob Abbott, Experienced Commercial Lender, Joins ServisFirst Bank Team

ServisFirst Bank has announced the addition of Jacob Abbott as Assistant Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer for ServisFirst Bank Huntsville. “We are thrilled to have Jacob Abbott join our team in Huntsville,” states Andy Kattos, Regional CEO of ServisFirst Bank Huntsville. “His experience and commitment to the community make him a great fit for our […]

Bryant Bank Commits $250K to UAH Athletics, Extending Longstanding Partnership

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has received a $250,000 pledge from Bryant Bank to support its Athletics program over the next five years. The commitment adds to the bank’s ongoing support of the university, which has included contributions to the Colleges of Nursing and Business, as well as previous donations to UAH Athletics. […]

Bank Independent and UNA Partner to Expand Educational Access in North Alabama

Bank Independent and the University of North Alabama (UNA) have announced a new scholarship program aimed at expanding access to higher education for North Alabama residents. The partnership provides a 20% tuition scholarship to eligible Bank Independent customers enrolling in undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral programs at UNA. The initiative is designed to ease financial barriers […]

Bank Independent names DeMarco McClain Area President for Madison County

Bank Independent has announced the promotion of DeMarco McClain to Area President for Madison County. “DeMarco’s leadership, deep knowledge of the market, and commitment to our mission make him the ideal leader to continue building our presence in Madison County,” said Rick Wardlaw, CEO of Bank Independent. “He has earned the trust of his team, […]

FB Financial and Southern States Announce Merger Agreement

FB Financial Corporation (“FB Financial”) (NYSE: FBK), the parent company of FirstBank, and Southern States Bancshares, Inc. (“Southern States”) (Nasdaq: SSBK), the parent company of Southern States Bank, jointly announced their entry into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Southern States will be merged with and into FB Financial. Southern States is headquartered in […]

Bryant Bank promotes Mike Johnston to Huntsville City President

Bryant Bank has announced the promotion of Mike Johnston to Huntsville City President. Mike will oversee Bryant Bank’s operations and strategic initiatives for the city of Huntsville. “Mike has been an instrumental part of Bryant Bank’s success since our inception in Huntsville,” says Ken Watson, Bryant Bank North Alabama Market Leader. “With 28 years of […]

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 […]