SmartBank Expands Dealer Floor Plan Program With Addition of Chris Collier
SmartBank is pleased to announce the addition of Chris Collier as Senior Vice President and Dealer Floor Plan Relationship Manager, based in Jacksonville, Florida. In his new role, Collier will cultivate and manage relationships with dealers and manufacturers, providing them with customized floor plan lending solutions to support their continued growth and success. “We are thrilled to welcome Chris to the SmartBank team as we continue to expand our dealer services across the Southeast. His deep industry
Fortune Media and Great Place To Work Name SmartBank to 2025 Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance List, Ranking No. 28
Great Place To Work® and Fortune have selected SmartBank for the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™ List. This is SmartBank’s 1st time being named to this prestigious list, this year coming in at 28th place in the small and medium category. Earning a spot means that SmartBank is one of the best companies to work for in the country. The Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list is based on analysis of survey responses from over 194,000 employees at Great Place To
Zach Garcia Joins SmartBank Panama City Team
SmartBank announces the addition of Zach Garcia as Vice President and Corporate Relationship Manager in the Panama City and Panama City Beach markets. Zach has over 20 years of banking experience, from branch operations, mortgage, small business, to corporate banking. He will undoubtedly strengthen our established, high-performing teams and further elevate our commitment to client success. “We’re thrilled to have Zach join the SmartBank team,” said Aaron White, Market President. “His impressive background
SmartBank Names Jarrod Trumpp Chief Risk Officer
SmartBank announces the appointment of Jarrod Trumpp to its Executive Team as the new Chief Risk Officer. With more than 20 years of industry experience, Trumpp brings an impressive track record in overseeing risk management and regulatory compliance at leading financial institutions. In this pivotal role, Trumpp will bring visionary strategic leadership to elevate SmartBank’s risk management excellence. His expertise will not only reinforce the organization’s high standards but also drive the bank to new
SmartBank Destin Welcomes Private Banker Leslie Stricklin
SmartBank is pleased to announce the addition of Leslie Stricklin as Senior Vice President, Private Banker, based in Destin, Florida. With 19 years of experience in the financial services industry and expertise in private wealth management, sales, leadership, and risk management, Stricklin will enhance SmartBank’s ability to serve clients across Destin and Panama City. “We are thrilled to have Leslie join our team," said Rachael Meurrier, Senior Vice President and Director of Private Banking at SmartBank.
SmartBank Earns 2025 Great Place to Work Certification
SmartBank is proud to announce that it has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the second year in a row. This prestigious award is based entirely on what the bank’s associates say about their experience working at SmartBank. This year, an impressive 92 percent of team members said SmartBank is a great place to work, far surpassing the national average of 57 percent. SmartBank’s profile can be viewed on the Great Place To Work® website. Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace
Jeff Williams Promoted to SmartBank Division President
SmartBank is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeff Williams to Division President, effective immediately. In this new role, Williams will oversee operations across multiple markets with assets totaling $1 billion, including Auburn, Dothan, Fairhope, Mobile, and Montgomery, Ala., as well as Destin, Panama City, Pensacola, and Tallahassee, Fla. With a proven track record of leadership and a deep understanding of the company’s core values and strategic goals, Williams will be responsible for driving
Sheena Marler Promoted to Regional Retail Manager at SmartBank
SmartBank is excited to announce the promotion of Sheena Marler to Regional Retail Manager. In her new role, Marler will oversee branch operations across the southwest Alabama and coastal markets, leading efforts to strengthen client and community relationships while ensuring operational excellence. “We’re thrilled to promote Sheena, whose dedication to SmartBank and the Mobile community has been outstanding,” said Ryan New, SmartBank Mobile Market President. “Sheena’s proven leadership and commitment to
SmartBank Earns 2024 Great Place to Work Certification
SmartBank is proud to announce that we have been Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the first time this year. This prestigious recognition is based entirely on what our associates say about their experience working at SmartBank. This year, 94% of our associates said SmartBank is a great place to work—significantly higher than the average U.S. company. You can view our profile on the Great Place To Work® website here. Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee
SmartBank Destin Announces Private Banking Addition To Its Emerald Coast Market
SmartBank continues to grow its banking teams throughout the Florida Panhandle, announcing the addition of Sherry Reilly as Senior Vice President, Private Banker. Sherry will be based out of SmartBank’s Destin office. With over 30 years of experience spanning commercial and mortgage banking, underwriting, credit management, and overseeing large private banking portfolios, Sherry brings a wealth of expertise to her new role. For the past eight years, she has served in various capacities, demonstrating
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Samantha Miller Joins SmartBank as Treasury Management Officer
SmartBank proudly welcomes Samantha Miller as the newest addition to its team, assuming the role of Vice President, Treasury Management Officer. With over two decades of experience in the banking industry, Samantha brings a wealth of expertise to the team. “We’re excited to welcome Samantha to our team as we continue to expand and offer sophisticated business banking and treasury management services further in the Gulf Coast market. Her industry expertise and deep understanding of the local market will be
