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 […]

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 […]