River Bank & Trust Hires 6 More Birmingham Bankers 

Birmingham, Alabama, June 27, 2022: Birmingham Region President Brian Ethridge is pleased to announce that six local bankers have joined him at River Bank & Trust. The Alabama-based bank, one of the largest in the state, arrived in Birmingham earlier this month with plans to open its 21st location in the Park South Plaza Shopping Center on Highway 31. 

Vice President Luke Kennedy, Vice President Erin Price, Vice President Charlie Sexton, and Assistant Vice President Jack Hutcheson will serve as relationship managers. The seasoned bankers will leverage their local banking expertise to build and strengthen relationships with consumer and commercial clients throughout the Birmingham market. 

Vice President Meghan Hicks will serve as portfolio manager. Hicks will play a critical role in supporting and managing loan and deposit portfolio growth. 

Assistant Vice President Jessica Brown will serve as Office Manager. Brown will oversee the office's day-to-day operations and assist clients with their transactional needs. 

"As River Bank & Trust takes off in Birmingham, we proudly welcome these experienced, energetic bankers to our team," says Ethridge. "With their talent and community connections, we will establish a strong presence in this market and carry out the bank's tradition of personal attention, hospitality, and local decision-making." 

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 Brian Ethridge: bethridge@river.bank  |  205-580-4290  |  NMLS 789083

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