Bank Independent announced the appointment of Blake Hudson to the role of Recruitment Coordinator for the bank’s Human Resources team. Hudson will report to Human Resources Manager Justin Low and lead recruitment efforts to support the bank’s vision to be the employer of choice in the communities we serve.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Blake into this integral recruitment role,” said Bank Independent CEO, Rick Wardlaw. “His skills and experience make him well-equipped to build out our recruitment capabilities and ensure we have the very best talent supporting Bank Independent’s growth and success.”

As Recruitment Coordinator, Hudson will oversee internal recruitment and placement initiatives to match skilled candidates with open roles that meet the bank’s business needs. Externally, he will focus on enhancing existing collegiate, mid-career, and executive recruiting pipelines and exploring new opportunities to attract exceptional talent at all levels.

Hudson joined Bank Independent in August 2022 as a Professional Development Coordinator, bringing over five years of campus outreach experience and an extensive sales background. He holds a B.A. in Mass Communications from Berry College, as well as professional and personal development certifications.