DANIEL ROBINSON & CHAD PITTILLO

Relyance Bank announced the addition of two experienced Arkansas bankers to its team. Daniel Robinson has joined the bank as Senior Vice President & Senior Relationship Manager, and Chad Pittillo has joined as Senior Vice President & Director of Agribusiness and Strategic Relationships.

"Daniel and Chad are exceptional bankers who bring significant experience, strong relationships and a deep understanding of the customers and communities we serve," said Chuck Morgan, Chairman and CEO of Relyance Bank. "We are excited to welcome them to our team and believe their leadership and expertise will be valuable as we continue to grow and strengthen our bank."

Robinson brings more than 20 years of banking experience, with expertise spanning commercial lending, community banking, customer relationship management, and regional leadership. He began his banking career in 2005 and has since held a number of lending and leadership positions across Arkansas, including serving as Community President in Pine Bluff, Community President of Northeast Arkansas, Regional Community President for South Central Arkansas, Community Division President for East Arkansas and Regional Community Executive for Central Arkansas.

Robinson earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance from the University of Arkansas and is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University. Active in his community, he serves on the board of Jefferson Regional Medical Center and has been involved with numerous nonprofit and industry organizations, including the Arkansas Bankers Association Emerging Leaders Council, United Way of Southeast Arkansas and Southeast Arkansas College Foundation. He was named to Arkansas Business' "40 Under 40" in 2020 and AMP's Future 50 in 2021.

Pittillo brings 29 years of banking experience, including extensive expertise in agricultural and small business banking. During his career, he has held numerous leadership positions, including Agricultural Loan Officer, Vice President, Manager of the Agricultural Department, Community Executive and, most recently, Community President & Senior Banker.

Pittillo earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business from the University of Arkansas and is a graduate of the Omega Credit & Risk Management Banking School. He has a long history of community involvement and currently serves as Chairman of the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County and on the boards of Fifty for the Future and the Pine Bluff Area Community Foundation, among other community organizations.

"Both Daniel and Chad have built their careers around relationships, with customers, colleagues and their communities," Morgan said. "That approach aligns well with who we are as a bank. We look forward to the experience and perspective they will bring to our organization and, most importantly, to our customers."