Bank Independent is proud to announce the promotion of DeMarco McClain to Area President for Madison County.
“DeMarco’s leadership, deep knowledge of the market, and commitment to our mission make him the ideal leader to continue building our presence in Madison County,” said Rick Wardlaw, CEO of Bank Independent. “He has earned the trust of his team, our customers, and the community he serves.”
McClain joined Bank Independent in 2015 as Vice President Sales Officer and has since held progressive leadership roles, including Senior Vice President and most recently as City President of Huntsville. With more than 22 years of experience in the financial industry, McClain has built a strong foundation in both consumer and commercial lending as well as commercial loan underwriting.
“DeMarco’s passion for community banking and his ability to lead with both integrity and vision have helped shape our continued growth in Madison County,” said Tim Singleton, Eastern Region President for Bank Independent. “His commitment to building strong relationships—both within our team and throughout the community—makes him the right person to lead us forward in this important market.”
McClain earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Auburn University Montgomery in 2002 and an MBA from Troy University in 2014. He is a graduate of the LSU School of Banking and the University of South Alabama’s Banking School. He remains actively engaged in the Alabama Bankers Association.
“Serving our Madison County customers and supporting this community has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career,” said McClain. “I’m honored to lead this exceptional team as we continue building strong relationships and making a positive difference.”
A passionate community leader, McClain is a graduate of the 2012 Leadership Greater Huntsville Connect Class 14 and currently serves on the Leadership Alabama NE Regional Council after graduating from Leadership Alabama Class XXXIII. He also serves on the City of Huntsville’s Public Building Authority, the Von Braun Center Board of Control, and the board of the Committee of 100.
In addition to his civic commitments, McClain is a strong advocate for Bank Independent’s Helping Hands Foundation and volunteers his time with the Christian Job Corps of Madison County, the Village of Promise finance committee, Randolph School Finance Committee and Randolph athletic programs.
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. To become part of a bank that makes a positive difference in people’s lives, visit us at bibank.com.
