HUNTSVILLE – Reflecting its ongoing commitment to leadership, growth and customer service, ServisFirst Bank has made three leadership promotions within its Huntsville office.
According to a news release, Angel Stinson has been promoted to regional chief operating officer; Drew Battle has been promoted to executive vice president; and Stuart Whitaker has been promoted to senior vice president.
“Angel, Drew, and Stuart are leaders who make a real difference; steady, dependable, and genuinely committed to our customers and community,” said Andy Kattos, Executive Vice President, Regional CEO of ServisFirst Bank Huntsville. “We’re fortunate to have them on our team, and we’re excited to see the impact they’ll continue to make in these expanded roles.”
- Angel Stinson, regional chief operating officer
Stinson adds regional chief operating officer to her responsibilities as executive vice president and regional chief credit officer. She brings nearly 35 years of banking experience across branch operations, corporate banking, treasury management, compliance, credit administration, commercial lending, and executive management.
A Birmingham-Southern College graduate with concentrations in finance and management, Stinson is deeply engaged in the Huntsville community through Leadership Greater Huntsville, multiple nonprofit boards, and volunteer leadership roles. She also serves on the Board and Finance Committee of the AUM Foundation and remains active with the American Heart Association, Women’s Economic Development Council, and 100+ Women of Madison County Who Care.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family. - Drew Battle, executive vice president
Battle manages a portfolio of middle market companies across North Alabama and beyond, with a focus on healthcare, commercial real estate, and insurance clients.
He is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a degree in finance and is involved in the Huntsville community, serving on the Huntsville Bible College Board and recently completing his term as chairman of Leadership Greater Huntsville.
Battle lives in Huntsville with his family and remains committed to supporting local organizations and businesses. - Stuart Whitaker, senior vice president
Whitaker manages a portfolio of middle market companies across the bank’s footprint, with a focus on freight and shipping companies, commercial real estate, and insurance clients.
He earned his bachelor of science degree from Jacksonville State University and is a participant in Leadership Greater Huntsville, graduating from Connect 22 and Flagship Class 37. Whitaker is a member of the Committee of 100 Young Professionals, where he served on the BizPac Board in 2022, and is a longtime member of the Rotary Club of Greater Huntsville, previously serving on the board.
He resides in Huntsville with his family and remains engaged in community and professional leadership initiatives.
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