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Southern Bancorp, Inc. Appoints John Hale, III to Board of Directors
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp, Inc., a bank holding company and one of America’s oldest and most impactful Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), today announced the appointment of John Hale, III to its Board of Directors. “We are thrilled to...
Southern Bancorp, Inc. Appoints Brandi Joplin to Board of Directors
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp, Inc., a bank holding company and one of America’s oldest and most impactful Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), today announced the appointment of Brandi Joplin to its Board of Directors. “We are thrilled to...
Southern Bancorp Promotes Max Gurley to Blytheville City President
Blytheville, Ark. – Southern Bancorp Bank, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and one of America’s oldest and largest community development banks, has announced the promotion of Max Gurley to City President of its Blytheville market. “Max’s deep...
Southern Bancorp, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire Legacy Bank and Trust
Acquisition will expand Southern Bancorp’s footprint and expand its asset size to nearly $5 billion Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp, Inc., a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and holding company for Southern Bancorp Bank, has entered into an...
Southern Bancorp Names Will Carrouthers as Chief Financial Officer
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp, Inc., a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and bank holding company, has announced the selection of Will Carrouthers as its Chief Financial Officer, following an extensive nationwide search that attracted...
Southern Bancorp Selects Brad Paul as Little Rock Market President
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp Bank, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), has announced the hiring of Brad Paul as its first Little Rock Market President, the latest expansion of the CDFI’s efforts in the capital city. “Brad is one of Little...
Southern Bancorp’s Scott Smith Promoted to Director of Payments
Jonesboro, Ark. – Southern Bancorp Bank, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), has announced the promotion of Scott Smith to Director of Payments. Smith has been with Southern Bancorp since 2023, most recently as its Organizational & Regulatory...
Southern Bancorp’s Stacey Marlar Promoted to Director of Product
Arkadelphia, Ark. – Southern Bancorp Bank, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), has announced the promotion of Stacey Marlar to Director of Product. Marlar has been with Southern Bancorp since 1999, most recently working as its Retail Operations...
Kenya Gordon-Davenport Named President of Southern Bancorp Community Partners
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP), a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and partner of Southern Bancorp, Inc., has named Kenya Gordon-Davenport as President of the 501(c)3 loan fund and financial development organization....
Southern Bancorp’s Mary Davis Promoted to City President
Davis will oversee lending operations in Hernando, Miss. Hernando, Miss. – Southern Bancorp Bank, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), has announced the promotion of Mary Davis to City President. Davis has been with Southern Bancorp since 2022, most...