NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 12,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank announces the promotion of
three veteran bankers to lead business units in the Nashville Metro
Market. Martin Schrodt was promoted
to director of market development overseeing business
development and business banking. John
Martelle was promoted to commercial banking president,
leading commercial, medical, professional, sports and entertainment
banking. Tom Lathrop was promoted to commercial banking
president leading the commercial real estate division in middle
Tennessee.
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"Each of these bankers have strong track records of success and
bring a vast amount of knowledge and experience to their leadership
roles," said Paul Craig,
Nashville metro division president
for Simmons Bank. "These leaders bring a positive outlook and a
nurturing approach to their job every day. The way they coach their
teams, the way they interact with their clients with passion and
integrity embodies the culture we create to serve our customers at
Simmons Bank."
Schrodt is a 28-year veteran of banking and has overseen
multiple lines of business including retail, private and business
banking, mortgage, credit card businesses and customer call
centers. During his career, he has been a part of building and
implementing two branch revitalization projects building new lines
of business for Simmons Bank.
Martelle began his banking career 30 years ago in North Carolina. His range of leadership
experience includes retail and business banking, credit risk,
commercial banking and private banking. Martelle is an alum of
North Carolina State University where
he was an All-American swimmer and team captain.
Lathrop began his banking
career nearly a decade ago honing his skills in commercial real
estate. He joined Simmons Bank in July
2022 where his financial analysis expertise and experience
in complex commercial real estate transactions promoted him to
commercial banking president. Lathrop is an alum of Iowa State University, where he earned a bachelor's
degree in business.
About Simmons Bank
Simmons Bank is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC), a
Mid-South based financial holding company that has paid cash
dividends for 114 consecutive years. Simmons Bank operates 231
branches in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Founded in 1903, Simmons Bank offers
comprehensive financial
solutions delivered with a client-centric approach. In
2023, Simmons Bank was recognized by Forbes' as one of
"America's Best Midsize Employer" and among the "World's Best
Banks" for the fourth consecutive year.
In 2022, Simmons
Bank was named to Forbes' list of
"America's Best Banks" for the second consecutive year. Additional
information about Simmons Bank can be found on our website at
simmonsbank.com, by following @Simmons_Bank on Twitter or by
visiting our newsroom.
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