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North Alabama’s Bank Independent Announces City President of Huntsville

Over the past few months, Bank Independent has shared in many of the major growth trends seen in North Alabama business, including the establishment of an endowment program at the University of North Alabama (UNA)

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Continuing with this pattern, Bank Independent recently announced the promotion of DeMarco McClain as the City President of Huntsville. 

McClain has been with Bank Independent since 2015, where he started as the Vice President Sales Officer. His most recent post was as the Senior Vice President in Madison County. 

Prior to working for Bank Independent, McClain brought nearly two-decades of banking experience to the organization. McClain received his BS in Business Administration from Auburn University-Montgomery in 2002, and followed this path to a MBA from Troy University in 2014. 

His work in the banking industry emphasized consumer and commercial lending, as well as commercial loan underwriting. To help with his newest position, McClain is also enrolled in LSU’s Graduate School of Banking. 

Besides his educational and professional history, McClain is also involved directly in the Huntsville community. He currently serves on the City’s Public Building Authority and Von Braun Centers Board of Controls. He also graduated from the 2012 Leadership Greater Huntsville Connect Class 14. 

“Demarco is a recognized leader by our community, his teammates and clients,” said Tim Singleton, Bank Independent Area President for Huntsville/Madison County.  “I am proud of him and excited about the leadership he will provide us as we seek to be the bank of choice in Huntsville/Madison County.”

His newest position will leverage this past experience, helping McClain to create new relationships around the city and meet goals that match the growth in Huntsville’s market. 

“I am very excited about my new role and my ability to continue to contribute to growing the Bank Independent footprint in North Alabama,” stated McClain. “Huntsville is a very special place and I’m glad to play a very small part in its growth.”

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