Bank Independent is pleased to announce Jessica Diaz as the bank’s new Director of Learning & Development. In this role, she will be responsible for overseeing the bank's training programs for all team members. 
"We could not be more excited to have Jessica join the Bank Independent family," said Janice Pride, Bank Independent Senior Vice President of Team Member Care. "Her experience creating engaging, effective training programs will be invaluable as we continue to invest in the professional growth of our team members. Jessica's leadership and talent development skills make her the perfect fit for this role."
Diaz brings over 23 years of banking experience to Bank Independent, with a strong background in developing impactful training curricula and coaching bankers. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of North Alabama and is a graduate of the Alabama School of Banking.
"I am thrilled to be joining the Bank Independent team,” said Diaz. “This is an organization that truly values its employees and invests in their development. I look forward to bringing my experience in training and talent development to help support the growth of our team members. This is a company that cares deeply about its people, and I can't wait to get started and be a part of this dedicated group."
Throughout her accomplished career, Diaz has built an excellent reputation in the banking community for both her deep industry knowledge and her passion for training and developing high-performing teams.
About Bank Independent
Since 1947, Bank Independent has taken pride in serving the customers who count on us to be there for them when they need us most. With 32 traditional Sales Offices across North Alabama, an on-campus Deshler Tiger Branch, and the Digital Sales Office, we’re committed to providing the best service, designing the most desired products, and creating an overall excellent experience for each and every customer. As a local community bank, we believe in building relationships that run deep and last. All our team members reside in our local communities and believe in giving back through volunteering. To become part of a bank that makes a positive difference in people’s lives, visit us at bibank.com.
