Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

Southern Bancorp partners with other community banks to increase loan accessibility and financial literacy to low-income customers. As CEO of Southern Bancorp, Darrin Williams wants to promote relationships between community banks and CDFIs to create more prosperous communities. Photo by Dero Sanford.

Community Bank 172

Community Bank Community Leadership Arkansas 172

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Jim Gowen, Merchants & Planters Bank. In Arkansas, Jim S. Merchants & Planters Bank. When Gowen first arrived at Merchants & Planters in 1983 to serve as its president and senior lending officer, the bank had two branches and $47 million in assets. Central Region Award Recipient. Jim Gowen Sr.

St. Louis 105

St. Louis Community Bank Community Leadership 105

Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Allison bragged that Home BancShares has created more millionaires than any company in Arkansas [Note: we may need to fact check that with Walmart shareholders]. Sarver grew Alliance from a small $700 million community bank acquisition to a $20 billion powerhouse in less than 15 years. Source: SNL.

Taxes 76

Taxes Video Analytics Arkansas 76

Fintech Labs Insights

AUGUST 12, 2015

Its lending and credit management tools offer multiple services to track commercial debt. 3E’s Teslar toolbox integrates with all of a banks’ systems to present commercial loan officers with portfolio and performance data. Banks can configure dashboards at the branch level and even the user level by using filters.

Software 12

Software Management San Jose Arkansas 12