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This year’s Souper Bowl of Caring hosted Thursday, February 10, 2022 at First United Methodist Church of Pine Bluff Arkansas was a success. Relyance Bank joined Neighbor to Neighbor in their Soup Sale in the fight to tackle hunger.

Mrs. Martin recently completed Arkansas Bankers’ Association training and earned her certification as a Universal Banker II. She was also recently selected to manage our Oak Park location in the South AR market.

Chuck Morgan, Chairman and CEO of Relyance Bank, N.A., is pleased to announce Morgan Norwood’s promotion to Universal Banker II in our South Arkansas market. Mrs. Norwood recently earned the designation of Universal Banker II. She has been with Relyance Bank for three years.

Pine Bluff, AR, January 30, 2019 – Chuck Morgan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Relyance Bank is pleased to announce the following promotions: Mr. Jordan Morgan has been named Credit Officer with responsibilities that include managing the banks credit analysis area. Jordan has five years banking experience. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. He is continuing his studies in accounting at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Pine Bluff, AR September 16, 2019 - Chuck Morgan, President and CEO of Relyance Bank, N.A., is pleased to welcome Steve Williams Vice President and Director of Internal Audit to our Southeast Arkansas Market.

Mrs. Michelle Ponder was promoted to Assistant Vice President, Lending Compliance. Michelle has 14 years of banking experience, of which will all have been with Relyance Bank. She graduated from Compliance School at the American Bankers Association and has a CCBCO Certification with the ICBA (Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer). She currently volunteers for the Salvation Army and Relay for Life.

Pine Bluff, AR (October 22, 2019) – Chuck Morgan, President and CEO of Relyance Bank, N.A., is pleased to welcome Jennifer Green as Retail Banking Officer to our Hot Springs Market.

Mr. Scott Socia was recently promoted to Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending. He joined Relyance Bank in 2005 after receiving a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Arkansas State University. He is a graduate of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking Class 59. He currently serves on the Jefferson County Habitat for Humanity board and a member of Fifty for the Future and the Downtown Pine Bluff Rotary Club. Mr. Socia is a Leadership Pine Bluff graduate and a past volunteer with the United Way of Southeast Arkansas.

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (July 23, 2020) - Relyance Bank, headquartered in Pine Bluff, Ark., announced today the construction of a 37,000 square foot facility to house management and consolidate various departments at a new site. The location of the new building site resides on Highway 270, just west of I-530. The new facility will provide increased functionality, efficiency and accommodate future growth for Relyance Bank.

Pine Bluff, AR (October 8, 2020) – Chuck Morgan, Chairman and CEO of Relyance Bank, N.A., is pleased to welcome Marlin R. Evans as Vice President and Trust Officer to our Hot Springs and Hot Springs Village markets.

Pine Bluff, AR (November 17, 2020) – Chuck Morgan, Chairman and CEO of Relyance Bank, N.A., is pleased to welcome Mr. Joey Moll as Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending in our Central Arkansas market. Mr. Moll brings thirty-three years of experience banking this area.

Pine Bluff, AR, November 12, 2020– Chuck Morgan, Chairman and CEO of Relyance Bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of LaTasha McNeely Randle to Assistant Vice President/Universal Banking Manager. Ms. Randle carries over 15 years of customer service experience. She began her banking career with Relyance Bank in 2015 as an assistant branch manager promoting to branch manager in 2018.

Pine Bluff, AR (January 25, 2021) – Chuck Morgan, Chairman and CEO of Relyance Bank, N.A., is pleased to welcome DeAnna Korte as our Business Development Officer. Mrs. Korte carries vast experience in event planning, sponsorships, fundraising and development. Her previous professional positions include Community Development with the American Cancer Society and multiple roles with the Riverfest organization, serving as its Executive Director for thirteen years.

PINE BLUFF, ARK., February 3, 2021 – Relyance Bank executives and its partner contractors broke ground for the new Relyance Bank headquarters in White Hall, Ark., Wed., Feb. 3, 2021. The new 40,000-square-foot facility, which will be located on Highway 270 just west of I-530, will house management and consolidate various departments. The building is projected to be completed in the spring of 2022.

Pine Bluff, AR (June 17, 2021) – Chuck Morgan, Chairman and CEO of Relyance Bank, N.A., is pleased to welcome Ms. Kady Barger as Branch Manager for our Financial Center Parkway location in our Central Arkansas market.

Pine Bluff, AR (June 18, 2021) – Chuck Morgan, Chairman and CEO of Relyance Bank, N.A., is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Sarah Ruggeri to Administrative Officer.

Pine Bluff, AR (June 18, 2021) – Chuck Morgan, Chairman and CEO of Relyance Bank, N.A., is pleased to announce Lynn Guynn’s transition to Assistant Vice President, Consumer Mortgage Loan Officer.

Pine Bluff, AR (July 8, 2021) – Chuck Morgan, Chairman and CEO of Relyance Bank, N.A., is pleased to announce the promotion of Matt Cramblett to Vice President, Commercial Lending, in our Central Arkansas market.

Pine Bluff, AR (August 4, 2021) – Chuck Morgan, Chairman and CEO of Relyance Bank, N.A., is pleased to welcome Angela McAnally as Branch Manager of the Bryant location in our Central Arkansas market.

Chuck Morgan, Chairman and CEO of Relyance Bank, N.A., is pleased to welcome Ms. Paula Getz as Assistant Vice President and Loan Services Manager.