Arkansas banking

Retail market manager, Southern Bancorp Janice Williams, master sergeant and retail market manager at Southern Bancorp, is known for her no-nonsense leadership and commitment to the people she serves in Helena-West Helena, but her story begins long before her military …

SVP/Director of Marketing, Stone Bank In a world of countless fintech apps and platforms competing for consumers’ attention, community banks must be more creative than ever in how they connect with their customers. Stephanie Alderdice, senior vice president and director …

When the wider business world thinks of Arkansas success stories, it most generally defaults to global corporate behemoths Walmart, J.B. Hunt and Tyson Foods. In most circles, Cathy Owen does not reside top of mind but in the banking world, …

(via Arvest Bank) Arvest Bank announced in a news release today the promotion of Asa Cottrell to senior vice president and sales manager for the bank’s central Arkansas market.  “Asa’s experience and history of success, both for our customers and …

Arkansas bank deposits grew at a 7.5 percent clip in the year that ended June 30, exceeding the national growth rate and topping $60 billion for the first time. More than $2 billion of the state’s $4.28 billion in additional …

MNB has announced the opening of two new bank branches in central Arkansas. A new branch at Gateway Town Center on 10700 Bass Pro Parkway opened Oct. 26, making it the third MNB location in Pulaski County, including a branch …

Stephens Inc. announced Aug. 11 that Leigh Ann Biernat has joined the firm as senior vice president in the public finance division. Biernat has 20 years of experience as a certified public accountant working for state and local government agency. …

The Arkansas Bankers Association has announced the 2015-16 officers for its Emerging Leaders Section Council. Kevin Thompson, who serves as senior vice president — lending at Centennial Bank in Fayetteville, was appointed president of the council. Thompson has a degree …