NEWS & MOVES UNION BANK OF MENA ADDS
ALYVIA SELF AS LOAN OFFICER
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nion Bank of Mena has hired Alyvia Self as a loan officer. Self, who previously worked as a mortgage lender, holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas. “We couldn't be more pleased that Alyvia has joined the Union Bank team. We know she will be a great addition for our customers because of her knowledge and lending experience, especially mortgage lending. Taking care of the banking needs of our hometown customers is what we do, and Alyvia is on board to help us continue that tradition,” said Union Bank of Mena President Kevin Williams. Union Bank of Mena was established in 1934 and has branches in Mena, Hatfield and Wickes.
“WE KNOW SHE WILL BE A GREAT ADDITION FOR OUR CUSTOMERS BECAUSE OF HER KNOWLEDGE AND LENDING EXPERIENCE, ESPECIALLY MORTGAGE LENDING. ”
STATE BANK DEPARTMENT
ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS
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he Arkansas State Bank Department has promoted Dustin Hill to Bank Junior Examiner effective October 30, 2022. The department has also promoted Peyton Tillman to Bank Senior Examiner, Adam Chase to Certified Bank Senior Examiner, and Wesley Mathis to Certified Bank Senior Examiner effective November 13, 2022. Hill earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and serves as a Bank Junior Examiner in the Little Rock office. Tillman earned a Bachelor of Finance at the Arkansas State University in Jonesboro and serves as a Bank Senior Examiner in the Jonesboro office.
Chase earned a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Administration and Management and a Master of Business Administration from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. He serves as a Certified Bank Senior Examiner in the department’s Springdale office. Mathis earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway and serves as a Certified Bank Senior Examiner in the Little Rock office.
CITIZENS BANK RECOGNIZED
BY AMERICAN BANKER
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atesville-based Citizens Bank was named one of the 2022 Best Banks to Work For. American Banker has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify banks that excel at creating positive and supportive workplaces for employees. Citizens Bank is the only Arkansas bank to be named on the list. Citizens Bank earned the spot in the ranking of Best Banks to Work For based on an anonymous employee survey and a thorough review of the benefits and perks offered. “We are honored to be recognized nationally for our ‘People First’ mission and culture,” said Adam Mitchell, President and CEO of Citizens Bank.
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“This year marks the first time Citizens has been recognized as one of the Best Banks to Work for by American Banker. We are the only bank in Arkansas to make the list. We are proud of this accomplishment but even more proud that we continue to foster a culture that supports and advances our employees.” The full 2022 Best Banks to Work For list is featured at www.americanbanker.com.
