BANKER NEWS & MOVES FIRST SECURITY BANK - CONWAY ADDS JONATHAN BULL TO LENDING STAFF First Security Bank of Conway proudly announces the addition of Jonathan Bull, Vice President and Commercial Lender. Jonathan graduated from the University of Central of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and brings over nine years of banking experience to his position with the bank. In addition to his lending experience, Jonathan served as a Senior Bank Examiner with the Arkansas State Bank Department. Jonathan is a life-long Conway resident and serves as a board member of Glenhaven Ministers, on The Summit Church Men’s Ministry Leadership Team and Point Team Member and is a 2016 graduate of the Faulkner County Leadership Institute. Jonathan and his wife Leah, have a daughter, Ellison, and reside in Conway. Jonathan’s office is located at the First Security Bank, Downtown Banking Center, 1001 Front Street, Conway, AR.
RELYANCE BANK ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS OF BROWN, HALL Chuck Morgan, President and CEO of Relyance Bank, N.A., has announced the promotions of Allison Brown and Karen Hall. Allison Brown, promoted to Vice President and Corporate Branch Administrator, began her banking career
in 1999. Brown graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Arkansas. Previously serving as Account Services Manager, she has held various positions within the bank with a focus in operations. Her new role will include performance, administration and efficient operation of the branches and banking locations in all regions, including product sales, operations, customer service and security, and safety.
Southern Arkansas University. She is also a Certified Trust & Financial Advisor, (CTFA).
Karen Hall, promoted to Assistant Vice President of Operations, started her banking career over 12 years ago as a teller with Relyance Bank. Hall, a Watson Chapel graduate, attended Southeast Arkansas College in Pine Bluff. She is a volunteer with the Pine Bluff Festival Association, CASA Half Marathon, Neighbor-toNeighbor as well as other local organizations.
GRAND SAVINGS BANK PROMOTES WAGNER AND NUTTER
BARGER NAMED VICE PRESIDENT AND SENIOR TRUST OFFICER Chuck Morgan, President and CEO of Relyance Bank, N.A., has announced that Kristi Barger was named a Vice President and Senior Trust Officer of Wealth Management in the Hot Springs and Hot Springs Village Markets. Barger has 30 years of experience in personal trust and probate administration, investment management, forensic accounting and estate/ financial planning for high net worth clients and their families. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration, Double major: Accounting and Finance,
Barger is a past member of the Hot Springs Downtown Rotary Club, chairing both Scholarship and Program Committees, past Board Member of Downtown Merchants Association, Women’s Chamber, and Garland County CASA. She currently volunteers her time with Habitat for Humanity and Garland County United Way.
Grand Savings Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Heather Wagner to Assistant Vice President and Margie Nutter to Vice President. Heather Wagner has been with Grand Savings Bank for 11 years serving as a teller, Customer Service Representative, Loan Assistant with her most recent role being Loan Assistant Supervisor. She is a Northeast Oklahoma native and volunteers as a cheer coach for the Jay Bulldog 2nd grade cheer squad. “Heather brings enthusiasm in developing GSB teammates,” said Guy Cable, Grand Savings Bank CEO. “We appreciate her commitment, loyalty and leadership skills.” Margie Nutter joined Grand Savings Bank in 1997 and serves as Network Administrator. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Northeastern State University and is an Accredited ACH Professional. “Margie has been committed to the bank and improving
IT Operations over the past 20 years,” said Cable. “We are thankful for her leadership and ingenuity in this area of the bank.”
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CROSSETT HIRES NEW ASSISTANT VP Sarah Cantley has joined First National Bank of Crossett as Assistant Vice President, Mortgage and General Lender, according to an announcement from Gene Crawford, President and CEO. Crawford stated, “We are excited about Sarah joining our bank family. She has proven lending experience and skills, which we feel will be a great asset to FNBC.” Sarah came to First National Bank from Timberline Federal Credit Union where she was Lending Manager. Cantley serves on the Board of Directors for the Crossett Area Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Crossett Lions Club and First Baptist Church. She and her husband Matt reside in Crossett. They have a two sons, Aiden and Logan and a daughter, Sarah Grace.
BOYD JOINS SIGNATURE BANK IN FAYETTEVILLE Signature Bank has announced that Emily Boyd has joined the bank’s Fayetteville team as a Private Banker. With over 11 years of banking experience, Boyd is dedicated to helping her customers reach their financial goals while providing exceptional customer service. She loves spending time outdoors and traveling with her husband Brock.
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