SmartFinancial : SMARTBANK DESTIN ANNOUNCES KEY LEADERSHIP ADDITION TO MARKETS ALONG GULF COAST
May 08, 2024 at 11:49 am EDT
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Destin, Fl - SmartBank is pleased to announce the addition of Robert McDaniel as Area President for a portion of the gulf coast markets. Robert will be based out of SmartBank's Destin office. With over three decades of experience in the banking sector, Robert brings a wealth of expertise to SmartBank's established and high-performing banking teams.
Robert, a graduate of Auburn University with a B.S. in Finance and an MBA from Emory University, has held various leadership positions during his tenure in the industry. Most notably, he spent 30 years at BBVA Compass, serving as Market President in Auburn, AL, McAllen, TX, and Gainesville, FL.
Bringing a strong foundation in commercial banking, finance, treasury management, underwriting, private banking management, and commercial business development, Robert is well-equipped to lead SmartBank's experienced commercial banking teams. His extensive experience includes working with a diverse range of clients, including major corporations, non-profit organizations, and government entities across the Southeast.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Robert is deeply committed to community service. His affiliations as a board member of the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, board president of the Education Foundation of Alachua County, board member of International Museum of Art & Science, and previous chairman of Auburn Chamber of Commerce are just a few examples of his passion for the community.
"Robert is a key and vital addition to the bank's senior leadership as Robert has the experience to build strong & motivated teams to be able to go above our clients' expectations and rapidly grow in the bank's key markets from Ft. Walton to Panama City," said Jeff Williams, SmartBank Regional President.
About SmartBank
Founded in 2007, SmartBank is a full-service commercial bank providing banking, investment, insurance, and mortgage financial services, with 42 branches spanning Alabama, Tennessee, and Florida. Recruiting the best people, delivering exceptional client service, strategic branching and a disciplined approach to lending have contributed to SmartBank's success. For more information on SmartBank, visit www.smartbank.com.
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SmartFinancial, Inc. is the bank holding company for SmartBank (the Bank). The Bank is a full-service commercial bank with branches across Tennessee, Alabama, and Florida. The principal business of the Bank consists of attracting deposits from the general public and investing those funds, together with funds generated from operations and from principal and interest payments on loans, primarily in commercial loans, commercial and residential real estate loans, leases, consumer loans and residential and commercial construction loans. It also originates one to four family residential mortgage loans and generally enters into a commitment to sell these loans in the secondary market. SBK Insurance, Inc., a subsidiary of the Bank, provides insurance products in the property and casualty area, commercial, transportation, and life and health to their respective clients. The Bank provides a suite of commercial and consumer banking services to clients through about 42 full-service bank branches.