The executives named to Arkansas Money & Politics’ 2026 list of “Women in Banking” were nominated by readers. In a male-dominated industry, their perseverance, hard work and expertise have propelled them to influential positions in Arkansas banking and finance. We …
Women in Banking
No Limits President // Signature Bank-Bentonville In a lot of ways, Melody Martens’ skill set mirrors that of many other successful bankers. An excellent communicator with an engaging personality, she has built an impressive career in the industry, one …
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2025 AMP Women in Banking
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe executives named to Arkansas Money & Politics’ 2025 list of “Women in Banking” were nominated by readers. In a male-dominated industry, their perseverance, hard work and expertise have propelled them to influential positions in Arkansas banking and finance. We …
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The Broken Rung: Women Have Made Great Strides in Banking, But Parity is Still a Ways Off
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaAccording to the American Bankers Association magazine ABA Banking Journal, more women than ever are heading into the profession, representing more than half of the total number of employees working in the banking industry today. That is the good news. …
The executives named to Arkansas Money & Politics’ 2024 list of Women in Banking were nominated by readers. In a male-dominated industry, their perseverance, hard work and expertise have propelled them to influential positions in Arkansas banking and finance. We …
There’s much to digest — or perhaps better said, to deposit — inside, this month’s issue of Arkansas Money & Politics. Banking and financing is a focus, and inside we’ll look at the rise of local banks and new brands …
Although banking has been a male-dominated industry historically, women are breaking the glass ceiling and rising to the top. Arkansas Money & Politics wants to feature the women in banking in our state with expertise, professional achievements and personal tenacity …
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Banking Industry Sees Focus on Community, Tech, Women Execs
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterPictured above: Sandy Straessle, Lorrie Trogden and Kim Whedbee Banking has enjoyed quite an evolution over the millennia. From barterers, money changers and Knights Templar to marble floors, smartphone apps and, for you Harry Potter nerds, security dragons. While no …
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AMP 2023 Women in Banking
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe executives named to Arkansas Money & Politics’ 2023 list of Women in Banking were nominated by readers. In a male-dominated industry, their perseverance, hard work and expertise have propelled them to influential positions in Arkansas banking and finance. We …
