--- title: "Local Leader Elevated: Cody Holder Takes VP Role at Bank Independent" description: Bank Independent is proud to announce the promotion of Cody Holder to Vice President – Sales Officer, effective September 25, 2025. image: https://blog.bibank.com/hubfs/CodyHolder-BI2024.jpg --- FDIC-Insured - Backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government [![bibank-logo](https://blog.bibank.com/hubfs/BankIndependent_October2025/Images/bibank-logo.svg "bibank-logo")](https://bibank.com/) [![svgviewer-png-output (11)](https://blog.bibank.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BankIndependent_October2025/Images/svgviewer-png-output%20(11).png?width=47&height=31&name=svgviewer-png-output%20(11).png "svgviewer-png-output (11)")](https://bibank.com/) - Personal - Deposit - [Compare Checking](https://bibankcom/personal/compare-checking) - [Independent](https://bibank.com/personal/independent-checking) - [Independent Plus](https://bibank.com/personal/independent-plus-checking) - [Independent Plus Student](https://bibank.com/personal/independent-plus-student-checking) - 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We are proud to see Cody step into this new role and excited to watch him continue to make a meaningful impact. Cody has been a vital member of the Bank Independent team since 2010, building a career that reflects dedication, growth, and a true commitment to community banking. Starting as a Part-Time Teller, Cody steadily advanced through positions including Personal Banker, Treasury Solutions Sales Specialist, Real Estate Specialist, and Sales Manager. Since 2019, he has served with distinction as Sales Officer, demonstrating integrity, leadership, and the ability to build lasting relationships with customers and colleagues alike. In his new role, Cody will continue to serve customers through Bank Independent’s Cox Creek Sales Office in Florence. His proven leadership and extensive experience make him a trusted partner to clients and a respected leader among his peers. Cody holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of North Alabama and has furthered his professional growth through Leadership Shoals and the Alabama Banking School. **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 33 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. 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