A local banking executive has been recognized by a national magazine as one of the country’s emerging community bank leaders.
Tristan Rudd (pictured), the assistant vice president for digital banking at Merchants and Planters Bank in Newport, was named as one of Independent Banker magazine’s “40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders.” The list highlights “up-and-coming innovators, influencers, and civic servants that represent the future of community banking,” the magazine said in a release.
Independent Banker magazine is an award-winning monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA).
“ICBA congratulates and recognizes the success of these exemplary community bankers for their innovative spirit, along with their hard work and dedication as they continue to grow their potential and impact as community bankers,” ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey said. “Their determination and commitment to the values of community banking continue to make a positive impact on the customers and communities they serve.”
The feature story in the June issue of Independent Banker highlights how the 40 Under 40 honorees have overcome challenges and answered calls for innovation while staying true to the guiding principles of relationship banking that set community banking apart from others in the financial services space. Candidates were judged on character, leadership, community involvement, and innovation.
“We are so proud of Tristan and are thrilled that his hard work and dedication to community banking is being recognized on a national level”, says Merchants and Planters Bank President and CEO, Jim Gowen, Jr. “This is a well-deserved honor.”
Image provided by Merchants and Planters Bank
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