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Teresa Turner promoted to Senior Vice President – Financial Advisor Program Manager at Bank Independent

Bank Independent has announced the promotion of Teresa Turner to Senior Vice President – Financial Advisor Program Manager. Turner joined Bank Independent in January 2020 as a Financial Advisor and Program Manager, playing a key role in launching Independent Investments Group (IIG) through the bank’s partnership with Ameriprise. Since that time, she has been instrumental […]

Selena Suggs Promoted to Senior Vice President – Customer Experience at Bank Independent

Bank Independent has announced the promotion of Selena Suggs to Senior Vice President – Customer Experience. Suggs is a graduate of the University of North Alabama, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Education. She joined Bank Independent in November 2000 as a part-time teller at the Pine Street Sales Office, launching a […]

Thousands of Toys Donated Through Bank Independent’s Annual Toy Share Drive

Bank Independent’s annual Toy Share Drive collected 2,924 toys and raised $2,763.99 in cash during the 2025 campaign, with donations distributed to children in need across North Alabama through partner organizations. Toy Share is the final of four annual Share Drives organized by Bank Independent and administered through the Helping Hands Foundation as part of […]

Business Alabama Honors Bank Independent as One of the State’s Top Employers

Bank Independent was recently named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama for the sixth consecutive year. This annual program, now in its fourteenth year, was created by Business Alabama magazine and Best Companies Group to recognize employers that demonstrate excellence in workplace culture, employee satisfaction, and overall employee experience. “This recognition […]

Bank Independent Named One of the 2025 Best Banks to Work For

Bank Independent has been recognized as one of the 2025 Best Banks to Work For by American Banker and the Best Companies Group, marking the seventh consecutive year the bank has earned a spot on the list. “Being recognized once again as one of the Best Banks to Work For is truly a reflection of […]

Bank Independent Honors Recipients of Mauldin Scholarship

Bank Independent recently recognized two Northwest Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) students as recipients of the Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship. The students were honored at a reception hosted by representatives from Bank Independent and NW-SCC. Sophomore Skylar Wright has been awarded a renewal of the scholarship. A 2024 graduate of Brooks High School, Wright is […]

Toy Share Drive Kicks Off Nov. 3 to Support North Alabama Children

The Helping Hands Foundation and Bank Independent will kick off the 15th annual Toy Share drive on Monday, November 3rd for area children. Between November 3 and November 28, the Bank will accept donations of new, unwrapped toys at all Bank Independent locations. You can also donate monetarily through PayPal. All items will be distributed […]

Bank Independent Returns to a Prestigious National List

Most Loved Workplace® has released the 2025 America’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces®.  The rankings, published as a custom content feature in the Wall Street Journal, highlight 100 organizations across industries that are transforming employee experience and redefining retention strategies in today’s economy.  Bank Independent was ranked #32 on this prestigious list, which recognizes employers […]

First Horizon Bank Invests $150K to Boost Huntsville Startups

First Horizon Bank is committing $150,000 to support Huntsville’s expanding startup ecosystem through programs run by gener8tor. The funding supports gBETA Huntsville and Spark at MidCity, delivered in partnership with gener8tor, a nationally ranked startup accelerator and venture capital firm, and the Apollo Coalition. By leveraging the Innovate Alabama Tax Credit Program, First Horizon is […]

Longtime Bank Independent Team Member Cody Holder Promoted to Vice President Sales Officer

Bank Independent has announced the promotion of Cody Holder to Vice President – Sales Officer. “Cody’s journey at Bank Independent is a testament to hard work, perseverance, and a passion for serving others,” said Jason Windham, President of Bank Independent. “His leadership, both within the bank and in our communities, reflects the values we hold […]