Guaranty Bank & Trust Company

Congrats to Blake Shipp for completing the inaugural Mississippi Banker's Association's Foundations of Leadership class. This intensive six-month program coached the class on developing leadership, presentation, networking, and interpersonal skills. Upon graduation, Blake was voted by his class as Most Improved Banker. Nice work on staying the course and making us proud, Blake!

We are very proud of our North MS team for their pivotal role in the success of Senatobia's Beast & Brews event, which earned the award for Outstanding Creative Small Event at the Mississippi Main Street Association's Annual Awards. Accepting the award on behalf of Guaranty Bank is Chief Experience Officer Diedre Barret, along with Jamie Sowell, Director of Senatobia Main Street. As the presenting sponsor of Beast & Brews, a Wild Game Cook-off and Craft Beer Festival in Downtown Senatobia, Guaranty Bank was acknowledged for "unwavering support that exemplifies the commitment to embracing new ideas and finding innovative ways to be an integral part of the community." Hats off to Senatobia Main Street for this award-winning community event!

Guaranty Bank CEO Hue Townsend is pleased to announce the board appointment of Relationship Banker Blake Shipp to Batesville President. Blake has been a Guaranty Bank team member for 17 years and has held numerous positions within the organization. Blake earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Mississippi. In 2010, he completed courses from the Mississippi School of Banking to continue his banking education. Blake’s community involvement is a testament to his dedication to Batesville. His service on numerous boards, including the Panola County Industrial Development Authority and Panola Partnership, has significantly contributed to the growth, local economy, and quality of life in the county. Currently, he is serving on the Board of Directors for Panola County Community Chest Fund, further demonstrating his commitment to the community. “Blake is very deserving of this promotion to City President for Batesville,” stated Mickey Naaman, North Regional President. “He is a Batesville native and very involved in numerous community organizations. I could not be more proud of Blake and his family as he embraces this new leadership role.” With this strategic transition, Keith Buck has assumed a new role as Commercial Relationship Banker where he will continue to work one on one with business clients. This adjustment, carefully planned, ensures a seamless continuation of our services, with Blake now able to focus his skills on leading the team and meeting the needs of the community and our customers.    For the full press release, visit https://lnkd.in/g6RhqmYr

We are immensely honored to have received the inaugural Business of the Year Award at the Washington County Economic Alliance annual meeting, accepted by Guaranty Bank Greenville president Ken Purvis. 🏆Join us in congratulating the Greenville-area team members for their commitment to service in the community.

Guaranty Bank is pleased to announce that Lisa Childs has been named Vice President, Loan Processing Administrator. With 25 years career banking experience, Lisa brings a wealth of knowledge in the crucial tasks performed by loan processors in the Central Credit Department based in Belzoni. To her position, she brings both longtime practical banking experience as well as continuing education with certificate programs through the American Institute of Banking. Join us in congratulating Lisa on this milestone in her banking career. For full press release, visit https://lnkd.in/dcqfDj5a

Guaranty Bank is pleased to announce the board appointment of Greenville Branch Manager Wendy Witherspoon to Vice President. With a wealth of experience, Wendy spent 10-plus years in finance before joining Guaranty Bank and has served in numerous positions within the organization, from teller and lending to branch management in the Greenville Highway 1 location. For the full press release, visit https://lnkd.in/gNtcdiZP

Guaranty Bank is pleased to announce that Mary Reeder has been named VP Branch Support Manager. With 40 years of career banking experience, Mary oversees branch support and is ultimately the driving force of customer experience consistency across all Guaranty Bank locations. She and her husband Darrell live in Sardis. Please join us in applauding Mary in her new branch support role, one that is vital to Guaranty Bank's mission and vision of providing a cutting-edge community banking experience. Link for full press release: https://lnkd.in/geJRVUwK

We are proud of our very own Guaranty Bank Mortgage Team for achieving First Place, Mortgage lenders in DeSoto's Best! This annual voting period across Northwest Mississippi recognizes the hard work and dedication to the community of businesses and individuals, both qualities embodied by our DeSoto County Mortgage Loan Officers, Eddie Reed and Doug Capps. Thank you, DeSoto County, and thank you to the Best Mortgage Team in DeSoto County!

With more than ten years of service at Guaranty Bank, Ginger Morgan has been promoted to Regional Retail Manager, overseeing the Greenville, Hollandale, Belzoni, and Vicksburg communities. Ginger's career with GBT began as a teller in Hollandale where she would later assume several positions within the company before moving into branch management. "Being able to ensure all customers receive the same level of excellent customer service with the community bank feel in which Guaranty Bank has built its reputation regardless of the location they visit is important to me," Ginger stated. Based in Hollandale, she’s married to David Morgan, and they have one son, Ellis. Please join us in officially applauding Ginger in her new role!

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