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Monday, April 06, 2026River Bank & Trust Celebrates 20 Years
PRATTVILLE, Ala., April 6, 2026: River Bank & Trust is celebrating its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of building relationships with families and businesses across Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. Founded in 2006 in the River Region, the bank has grown to 25 offices, with assets approaching $4 billion and more than 400 team members. It is the largest community bank headquartered in Alabama based on asset size. Over the past 20 years, River Bank & Trust has helped customers reach important
Thursday, October 09, 2025Montgomery’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
Wednesday, July 16, 2025Billy Whigham Promoted to Montgomery County President
Montgomery, AL, July 16, 2025: River Region President Gene Crane is pleased to announce the promotion of Billy Whigham to Montgomery County President at River Bank & Trust. In this role, Whigham will lead the bank’s consumer lending and retail teams in Montgomery, while continuing to care for his clients and help local neighbors and businesses reach their financial goals. “Billy has a deep understanding of our clients, our community, and the values that define our bank,” says Crane. “He’s a natural
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