SHEFFIELD-Bank Independent Sales Officer Ben Alexander and Portfolio Manager Harris Parker were among 59 students from across the state who recently graduated from Alabama Banking School in Mobile, Ala. Alexander and Parker serve the financial needs of the Shoals community respectively from the Bank’s Pine Street Office and the Huntsville Sales Office, both in Florence.
Sponsored by the Alabama Bankers Association, the school is administered by a 26-member faculty comprised of bankers and industry professionals. Faculty members are dedicated to teaching the latest trends and best practices to help students become more knowledgeable bankers. The school’s staff consists of former graduates who are active bankers in the state of Alabama.
Sales Officer Ben Alexander
Jason Windham, a member of Bank Independent’s Leadership Team and President of the Bank’s subsidiary Interstate Billing Service, is a longtime member of the Alabama Banking School faculty and has previously served as the school’s Director.
Portfolio Manager Harris Parker
“I’m very proud of Ben and Harris for their recent accomplishments,” says Windham. “All of Bank Independent’s participating students represent the Bank well, and Banking School equips them to better serve their customers and communities.”
Students attended three week-long sessions during a two-year period to complete the program. At the conclusion of each session, students must successfully complete two final exams. While not in session, students are required to complete extensive home study problems.
About Bank Independent
Since 1947, Bank Independent has taken pride in serving the customers who count on us to be there for them when they need us most. With 28 traditional Sales Offices across North Alabama and one Digital Sales Office, we’re committed to providing the best service, designing the most desired products and creating an overall excellent experience for each and every customer. As a local community bank, we believe in building relationships that run deep and last. All of our employees reside in our local communities and believe in giving back through volunteering. To become part of a bank that makes a positive difference in people’s lives, visit us at bibank.com.
Media Release/Sondra Koskey/Communications Officer Bank Independent
