TheBANK of Edwardsville has appointed Paul Millard as its new Chief Credit Officer. As CCO, Millard will oversee credit and loan administration. He will also maintain his strong relationships with his clients and the community while continuing to generate new business.
Kevin Powers, the Bank’s President and CEO said Millard is the perfect fit for the position. “He has a very unique skillset he will bring to the table with both credit underwriting and loan production experience. We are excited about this promotion and look forward to continued growth and leadership from Paul.”
Millard has been in the banking industry since 1989. He joined TheBANK of Edwardsville in 1997 as a Credit Underwriter before holding various roles in increasing responsibilities. In 2005, he transitioned to commercial banking and prior to his promotion, he served the Bank as Vice President of Commercial Lending.
“I am excited to be in my new role,” Millard remarked. “I joined the bank nearly 19 years ago and over that time I have been blessed to have learned so much from my mentors such as Bob Wetzel, Bill Alexander, Jim Meile and Tom Holloway. Now I have the opportunity to utilize what I have learned for the bank’s next chapter with Kevin Powers at the helm.”
Millard earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with specialization in Finance from the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He is a past president of the Ed-Glen Chamber of Commerce and current board member of Regional Growth Capital, St. Louis Economic Development Partnership and Edwardsville Community Foundation.
About TheBANK of Edwardsville
Founded in 1868, TheBANK of Edwardsville is a locally-owned bank in metro east Illinois with more than $1.7 billion in total assets. The company is headquartered in Edwardsville, Illinois and operates 21 locations in Madison and St. Clair Illinois counties and St. Louis County. For more information, go to www.4thebank.com.
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