Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Jim Gowen, Merchants & Planters Bank. offers a “humanly simple” leadership style of looking out for others. Merchants & Planters Bank. Bank assets: $250 million. Today, a proud survivor of industry consolidation pressures, the bank has $250 million assets and operates 11 locations in five counties.

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St. Louis Community Community Bank Leadership 105

Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

The Peoples Bank helped the Jones family of Legacy Dairy in Hiseville, Ky., From left, Ally Jones; bank chairman, president and CEO Terry L. Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. The bank provides crop insurance to farmers in 11 states.

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Community Bank Community National Philadelphia 172

Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2019

It’s always great to be with fellow community bankers, and now, as ICBA president and CEO, our members! Our theme this year was all about being bold, in innovation, leadership and life. Whatever gives you the opportunity to do something positive for your customer, your community and your bank. Where I’ll be this month.

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Washington Memphis Community Nashville 70

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

We spoke with legal and financial experts about what questions community bank leaders should ask themselves pre-merger, what issues they may face and how they can build an even stronger financial institution. Combining two banks into one is a complex undertaking. What are their relationships to the bank?

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Community Bank Community Minneapolis Leadership 91