Birmingham Banker Luke Kennedy Joins River Bank & Trust 

Birmingham, AL, August 30, 2022: Birmingham Region President Brian Ethridge is pleased to announce that long-time area banker Luke Kennedy has joined River Bank & Trust. As Vice President & Relationship Manager, he will help consumer and business clients throughout the region reach their financial goals.

"As we introduce River Bank & Trust to Birmingham, we're assembling a team of well-established bankers - people who know banking and are committed to serving this community," says Ethridge. "Luke Kennedy fits the bill and will do a great job delivering personal attention and local banking expertise to our growing customer base."

After graduating from the University of Alabama with a degree in finance, Kennedy began his banking career and soon worked his way up to a lending role. He is a board member for Leadership Vestavia Hills and Vestavia Hills City Schools Foundation. Luke and his wife, Katie, have three children, Will, Pierce, and Charlotte. The family attends Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood.

"I am excited to be on the ground floor of River Bank & Trust's entrance into Birmingham," says Kennedy. "With the bank's focus on customer relationships and local decision making, we have significant growth opportunities and the power to meet our clients' financial needs."

About River Bank & Trust

In 2006, River Bank & Trust opened with two main goals: 1) establish a community-focused financial institution that would support local decision-making and 2) re-circulate money back into the communities it serves. Since then, River Bank & Trust has grown to be one of the largest state-chartered banks in Alabama, with current assets of $2.6 billion and twenty-one locations throughout the state.

Connect with Luke Kennedy:lkennedy@river.bank | 205-799-9560

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