Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

In Arkansas, Jim S. 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. One person cannot do it all—there’s just way, way, way too much to do.” —Jim Jim Gowen, Merchants & Planters Bank.

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]. 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.

Taxes 75

Taxes Video Analytics Arkansas 75

Jeff For Banks

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

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 does traditional mortgage lending, with some commercial real estate too, funded by retail deposits with a heavy dose of CDs. I will review my top five in descending order.

Arkansas 65

Arkansas Charlotte Pennsylvania Management 65