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Angel Stinson Named Market Executive and Senior Vice President at FirstBank

FirstBank has appointed Angel Stinson as Market Executive and Senior Vice President, strengthening its leadership team in Huntsville. In her new role, Stinson will lead the bank’s Commercial Banking team, driving strategy and collaboration to support growth and expand services across the local market. “Angel’s decades of banking experience paired with her deep commitment to […]

John Hearne Joins First Horizon’s Huntsville Private Banking Team

First Horizon Bank has announced that John Hearne has joined the bank as Senior Vice President, Senior Private Client Relationship Manager. He will be based in the Madison office and serve the greater Huntsville area.  Hearne has an extensive background in lending, private banking and wealth management, with 20 years of financial experience at Wells […]

ServisFirst Bank Huntsville Announces New Regional CEO, Executive Vice President

ServisFirst Bank has announced the appointment of Jim Holtkamp as Regional CEO, Huntsville and Executive Vice President. In this role, Holtkamp will oversee the bank’s regional banking operations, support commercial market growth, and work with local teams to serve clients across North Alabama. “Jim has played an essential role in the development and success 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 […]

Battle, Stinson, and Whitaker Advance into Expanded Leadership Roles at ServisFirst Bank

ServisFirst Bank has announced three leadership promotions within its Huntsville office. Angel Stinson has been promoted to Regional Chief Operating Officer; Drew Battle has been promoted to Executive Vice President; and Stuart Whitaker has been promoted to Senior Vice President. These promotions reflect the bank’s ongoing focus on leadership, customer service, and continued growth in […]

United Community Earns National Recognition for Advancing Financial Literacy

The American Bankers Association Foundation has honored United Community with a 2025 ABA Foundation Community Commitment Award for its Financial Literacy Month program. The award, presented in the volunteerism category, was announced during the ABA’s annual convention on Oct. 21 in Charlotte, North Carolina. United Community’s Financial Literacy Month program, which launched in 2022, engages […]

Veteran Banker Herman Stubbs Joins First Horizon Bank in Huntsville

Herman Stubbs has joined First Horizon Bank as Senior Vice President, Business Banking Sales Manager. Stubbs is an accomplished professional with more than 35 years of experience in the banking industry and is dedicated to supporting clients as a trusted financial advisor. His expertise includes relationship management, business banking and commercial lending, and structuring custom […]

Redstone Federal Credit Union Wins Silver Stevie® Award at 2025 American Business Awards

Redstone Federal Credit Union was recently recognized with a Stevie® Award at the 23rd Annual American Business Awards®. The credit union was praised for its commitment to serving members of modest means and for its unique community service efforts. Redstone won a Silver Stevie® Award in the Company of the Year – Banking (Large) category. […]

Kasey Helms joins First Horizon Bank as Senior Vice President, Private Client Relationship Manager

First Horizon Bank has announced the appointment of Kasey Helms as Senior Vice President, Private Client Relationship Manager. With 11 years in the banking industry, Kasey brings a wealth of experience managing relationships with high-net-worth clients. She will focus on providing personalized service aimed at helping clients work toward their financial goals. “We are thrilled […]

Bank47 invites the public to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Huntsville headquarters

Bank47 will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. to celebrate the opening of its new headquarters in downtown Huntsville. Located at 415-A Church Street, the new space represents the bank’s bold identity and its growing presence across North Alabama, with a focus on building long-term financial partnerships rooted in trust […]