Strategic management promotions at Independence Bank include the naming of Greg Mullican to vice chairman of the board, in addition to his current role as executive vice president and chief lending officer. Mullican has been with the bank for 17 years, spending the last 15 years in his current role. As vice chairman, Mullican will work alongside Chairman Chris Reid, interacting directly with the board of directors on business strategy and implementation.
“I’m proud of what we have accomplished for our communities, employees, and shareholders over the last 17 years,” stated Mullican. “I look forward to being able to do even more for these groups of individuals in the future.”
Tawna Wright has been named chief operating officer, and will continue to serve as vice president and human resource officer. She has been with the bank for 20 years and will oversee the day-to-day operations and functions throughout the bank. The addition of the role comes as a result of the growth of the bank and its expanding needs to serve all 12 markets and the locations that represent those communities.
“It has been such a rewarding experience to be a part of this organization for the past 20 years and to see it grow exponentially,” said Wright. “I am excited to take on the role of COO, and look forward to working with our team to serve our communities and the individuals in them who have made that growth possible.”
Both of these promotions are a “natural progression,” said Jacob Reid, president of Independence Bank. “They have been instrumental in our success.”
It is a time of celebration as the bank has experienced tremendous growth, recently reaching the $2.3 billion asset threshold. Independence Bank is looking forward to the grand opening of a new signature location in Louisville, and recently broke ground on a new signature location in Frankfort.
