Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

In Arkansas, Jim S. Central Region Award Recipient. 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. “I believe that you need to get in the trenches with your people and give them a helping hand. Jim Gowen Sr.

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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]. Banks have driven earnings by turning on the lending spigot in the past seven years, but with rates rising, funding has become the front and center strategic challenge for banks.

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Jeff For Banks

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Neither supported this regional president''s opinion. Last post was dedicated to the #4 Bank, Bank of the Ozarks of Little Rock, Arkansas (see post here ). ESB operates like many other thrifts. ESB operates like many other thrifts. This blog has dug deep into the numbers to support the notion that bigger is better.

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