Amanda Hicks has joined Bank Independent as assistant vice president sales officer at the Huntsville Downtown Square location.

A graduate of Athens State, Hicks brings more than 15 years of banking experience to Bank Independent with a focus on commercial lending.

“I’m excited to offer commercial lending solutions to clients in the Huntsville market,” she said. “As a commercial lender at Bank Independent, I’m focused on the unique needs of the borrower. Whether a customer wants to start or grow their business, hire additional employees, purchase equipment or expand space, I can help tailor and secure a loan to meet their requirements.”

The Huntsville Downtown Square sales office is at 123 North Side Square.

“As Huntsville continues to grow and expand, so do the needs and requirements of customers,” said Tim Singleton, area president for Madison County. “We are committed to attracting and hiring high quality team members like Amanda who give us the ability to meet that demand and better serve our customers’ lending needs.”