SmartBank Promotes Jay Baker to Market President

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - SmartBank is pleased to announce Jay Baker has been promoted to Market President for Montgomery County, Alabama.

In his previous position as Corporate Relationship Manager, Baker dedicated over four years to cultivating strong partnerships with commercial clients and driving significant business growth across Montgomery. Leveraging extensive experience in commercial credit, underwriting, portfolio management, and advanced financial analysis, he brings a collaborative and forward-looking leadership approach to his new role. A graduate of Auburn University at Montgomery with a degree in Finance, Baker is also a graduate of Leadership Montgomery and remains actively engaged in the community, serving on the Board of Directors for Meals on Wheels and as a member of the Montgomery Lions Club.

"Montgomery is a special market, and I'm honored to lead our efforts here. I look forward to working with our talented team to build on the momentum we've created and continue supporting the growth of our local community," said Baker.

This transition follows the retirement of Donna Cooper, outgoing Market President, whose impactful leadership enhanced SmartBank's local reputation and market presence.

"Jay has been an integral part of our Montgomery team for years," said Stacy Faison, Area President at SmartBank. "His dedication to clients and his track record in building relationships make him the natural choice to lead our continued success in this market."

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About SmartBank

Founded in 2007, SmartBank is a full-service commercial bank providing banking, investment, and mortgage financial services, with 42 branches spanning Alabama, Tennessee, and Florida. Recruiting the best people, delivering exceptional client service, strategic branching and a disciplined approach to lending have contributed to SmartBank's success. For more information on SmartBank, visit www.smartbank.com.