Montgomery’s Trip Strickland Promoted to Relationship Manager

Montgomery, AL, October 8, 2025: River Region President Gene Crane is pleased to announce Trip Strickland’s promotion to Relationship Manager at River Bank & Trust. Based in Montgomery, Strickland will serve business and consumer clients across the River Region, helping them reach their financial goals.
 
“Trip is knowledgeable, professional, and trusted by our team and our customers,” says Crane. “He will serve the bank and the community very well in this expanded role.”
 
Strickland began his banking career in 2014 and has held roles including credit analyst, underwriter, and credit portfolio manager. He joined River Bank & Trust in 2021 as portfolio manager and vice president, supporting relationship managers and developing a growing client portfolio. A Montgomery native, Strickland graduated from Trinity Presbyterian School and Auburn University with a degree in Finance. He lives in Pike Road with his wife, Crystal, and daughter, Mary Leighton.
 
"River Bank’s culture and commitment to the community make it a special place to grow a career," says Strickland. "I am honored to take on the role of Relationship Manager and continue serving our clients in a new capacity.”
 
About River Bank & Trust 
In 2006, River Bank & Trust opened with two main goals: to establish a community-focused financial institution that would support local decision-making and to reinvest in the communities it serves. Today, the bank is one of Alabama’s largest state-chartered banks, with assets exceeding $3.7 billion and 23 locations across the state.