The Helping Hands Foundation and Bank Independent will kick off the 15th annual Toy Share drive on Monday, November 3rd for area children. Between November 3 and November 28, the Bank will accept donations of new, unwrapped toys at all Bank Independent locations. You can also donate monetarily through PayPal. All items will be distributed to local children in need through partner organizations across North Alabama.
Helping Hands Foundation and Bank Independent Set to Launch 15th Annual Toy Share
It should come as easily as fastening your seat belt on a plane, so buckle up for this one. Despite the fact that check use has declined by 25%, reports of check fraud have soared. In fact, they’ve doubled since 2021. Criminals are becoming more sophisticated and finding new ways to steal your financial information to gain access to and fly off with your money. Bank Independent is committed to helping our customers use checks safely.
Bank Independent Named To The 2025 America’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® List
Palm Beach Gardens, FL (October 14, 2025) – Most Loved Workplace® has released the 2025 America’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces®. The rankings, published as a custom content feature in the Wall Street Journal, highlight 100 organizations across industries that are transforming employee experience and redefining retention strategies in today’s economy. Bank Independent was ranked #32 on this prestigious list, which recognizes employers where people truly love to work. It is the fourth consecutive year that Bank Independent has appeared on the list.
Meet Our New Junior Lender: Tucker’s Next Chapter with Bank Independent
Bank Independent has announced that Jacob Tucker will transition to the role of Junior Lender as part of a new lender pilot training program.
Bank Independent is proud to announce the promotion of Cody Holder to Vice President – Sales Officer, effective September 25, 2025.
Bank Independent and the City of Hartselle held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, August 12, to mark the beginning of construction on a new sales office located at 1211 US-31.
Bank Independent is proud to announce that Penny Camp, Executive Vice President and newly appointed Chief Administrative Officer, has been named to Leadership Alabama Class XXXV, a prestigious statewide leadership program that brings together accomplished professionals to foster stronger communities and a brighter future for Alabama.
The 12th annual Helping Hands Foundation and Bank Independent School Share drive, conducted from June 30 through July 18, contributed a total of $1,492.85 in cash and an additional 3,771 school supply items to local partner organizations.
Bank Independent is excited to share that Jessica Diaz, VP, Director of Learning & Development, was named Assistant School Director for the Alabama Banking School. The role of the Assistant School Director is to assist the Chairman and School Director in performing all duties in connection with the school.
Bank Independent is proud to announce the selection of Jason Windham as President of Bank Independent and CJ Ryan as President of Interstate Billing Service, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank Independent.
 
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                        