Gene Crane Named River Region President at River Bank & Trust 

Montgomery, Alabama, June 22, 2022: River Bank & Trust's Chief Executive Officer Jimmy Stubbs is pleased to announce Gene Crane's promotion to River Region President. Crane joined the bank in 2011 and currently serves as the bank's business banking manager and an executive vice president. His 35-year financial career was built in the River Region, making him one of the area's most recognized banking leaders.

"The River Region is where River Bank & Trust started and holds a significant customer base," says Stubbs. "Gene is a highly skilled banker and leader who will build on our success and ensure we continue to deliver the personal attention, responsiveness, and local banking expertise our clients deserve."

Crane graduated from the University of Alabama in 1987, majoring in corporate finance. Later, he graduated with honors from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Delaware. A devoted community leader, Crane is a Kiwanis Club of Montgomery member, an Alabama Wildlife Federation board member, and the YMCA of Montgomery board chairman. He has also served on the boards of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, and River Region United Way.

"It is a tremendous honor to help lead such a distinguished group of banking professionals," says Crane. "With their talents and commitment to our communities, River Bank & Trust will continue to thrive in the River Region."

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 $2.5 billion and twenty-one locations throughout the state.

Connect with Gene Crane: gcrane@river.bank | 334-290-2686

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