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‘The secret is out’: Regions financial experts weigh in on Huntsville’s growth, economy and market outlook

Staff reports - August 20, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – “The secret is out,” said Sean Kelly, Huntsville Market Executive for Regions Bank, describing the city’s rapid rise as a growth market. ...

New heights in Huntsville: Regions names Patty as commercial banking leader

Staff reports - August 18, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- A financial services veteran for more than 30 years, Chris Patty has joined Regions bank as commercial banking leader for the Huntsville...

Bank Independent groundbreaking called a reinvestment in Hartselle

From combined reports - August 15, 2025

HARTSELLE – Finding a more visible location to meet a growing demand for services, Bank Independent and city officials broke ground this week for...

Fifth Third enters Alabama with ambitious growth plan and Huntsville as the launch pad

Bud McLaughlin - August 12, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- Citing the area's innovation, Fifth Third Bank has launched its first financial center in Alabama in the Rocket City. The Cincinnati-based bank called...

Britt, Gillibrand introduce bipartisan legislation to protect elderly from financial fraud

Bud McLaughlin - August 1, 2025

WASHINGTON — Last year, Americans aged 60 and older reported losing more than $2.3 billion - a 21% over $1.9 billion in 2013 -...

Athens receives upgrade in rating from Moody’s because of strong financial reserves, robust growth

From combined reports - July 30, 2025

ATHENS -- The city of Athens is in a strong financial position that will “remain resilient despite capital needs driven by a growing population,”...

From Wall Street to Main Street: Bank Independent CFO launches column

Mecca Musick - July 16, 2025

FLORENCE - Adam Compton spent the early part of his career in the heart of global finance, analyzing the world’s largest banks from the...

Bank Independent VP Diaz named assistant school director for Alabama Banking School

Staff reports - July 11, 2025

SHEFFIELD – Jessica Diaz, vice president-director of learning & development for Bank Independent, has been named assistant school director for the Alabama Banking School. ...

Horton named vice president and portfolio manager of ServisFirst Bank Huntsville

Staff reports - July 10, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville native Caleb Horton has joined ServisFirst Bank's Huntsville office as vice president, portfolio manager. Horton will support the bank’s commercial lending efforts by...

Windham named president of Bank Independent; Ryan to head Interstate Billing

Bud McLaughlin - July 9, 2025

SHEFFIELD – After 29 years, Macke Mauldin is handing the reins as president of Bank Independent to veteran banker Jason Windham, the bank announced...

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