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Excited To Help People

Independent Banker

Jim Gowen, Merchants & Planters Bank. In Arkansas, Jim S. Merchants & Planters Bank. Bank assets: $250 million. Retail outlets: 11. 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.

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Acquire or Be Acquired 2018: Breaks, Bulls and Business Models

Gonzobanker

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. Commercial Real Estate.

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