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 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, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Amanda Hicks, Bank Independent Vice President Sales Officer for Madison County, has been named as a participant in the inaugural Upward class of Momentum Leaders for North Alabama. Momentum Leaders is a group designed to empower female leaders across Alabama and beyond. “We’re thrilled to see Amanda recognized as part of the first North Alabama […]
Bank Independent has held an annual Toy Share Drive for 14 years running. This year, they collected a record 5,039 toys. Additionally, close to $3,000 in cash was donated. The bank partners with local organizations to ensure that the toys reach children from low-income families in time for the holidays. “We are deeply grateful to […]
Bank Independent has been named as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama for the fifth consecutive year. The designation is awarded by Business Alabama Magazine and Best Companies Group. “Being named one of the best companies to work for in Alabama for the fifth consecutive year is a true testament to […]
Six students from the University of North Alabama (UNA) have been named recipients of the 2024 Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship, recognized by representatives from both UNA and Bank Independent. The undergraduate scholarship recipients are: Henry Ajualip Huarcas, Freshman, Computer Science Ashton D. Bright, Sophomore, Criminal Justice Kadi A. Norato, Junior, Nursing Devin Wesley Riggs, […]
Bank Independent has been recognized as one of America’s Top 200 Most Loved Workplaces in Newsweek Magazine’s annual list, developed by Most Loved Workplace®, a division of Best Practice Institute (BPI). The bank secured the 54th spot, making it the highest-ranked financial institution in Alabama and the third overall company from the state, trailing only […]
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