November 25, 2024

ServisFirst Bank Strengthens Tennessee Presence with Opening of Memphis Office

Experienced Banking Professionals Lead Expansion into Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - 

ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), is proud to announce the opening of its second office location in Tennessee, located in Memphis. This new office marks a significant milestone in ServisFirst Bank’s expansion in the Tennessee market, providing accessible and personalized financial services to the Memphis community.

ServisFirst Bank Memphis began as a loan production office in March 2024 and is thrilled to officially open its new permanent location this December. The new office is located at 5384 Poplar Avenue, Suite 200, Memphis, TN 38119, and will include a drive-thru and 24-hour ATM. The Memphis team will consist of 12 employees, offering full commercial and private banking services, retail banking, and treasury management expertise.

“We’re excited to open our doors in Memphis and bring the personal, high-quality service ServisFirst Bank is known for,” states Joel E. Smith, Market President for ServisFirst Bank Memphis. “With a dedicated team of experienced banking professionals, we look forward to providing Memphis businesses and residents with financial solutions tailored to their needs.”

“Our growing team in Memphis marks our ongoing commitment to Tennessee and is an important next step as our second location in the state, following our Nashville office,” added Bradford Vieira, Regional President & CEO of ServisFirst Bank Tennessee. “We’re eager to deepen our connections in Memphis and further establish ourselves as a valuable part of the community.”

ServisFirst Bank Memphis is strengthening the strong foundation that was established earlier this year with their loan production office. This team included Joel E. Smith as Market President, Scott Forman as Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking, and Michael Joyner as Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Relationship Manager. Additionally, Coers Adams joined as Vice President, Commercial Banking, Harriette Stevens as Vice President, Private Banking and Regional Branch Manager, and Bill Sternberger as Assistant Vice President, Private Banking Officer. Megan Latta also joined as Treasury of Management Sales, and Trudy Griffin as Commercial Client Relationship Associate.

ServisFirst Bank Memphis now welcomes Calandra Freeman as Branch Operations Manager, Peyton McArthur as Vice President, Commercial Banking Relationship Manager, and Lydia Wainwright as Assistant Relationship Manager.

Calandra Freeman, Branch Operations Manager
Calandra Freeman joins ServisFirst Bank Memphis as Branch Operations Manager. With over 20 years of banking experience in the Memphis metro area, she brings outstanding leadership and client service to the team. Freeman will oversee daily branch operations, ensuring operational soundness and compliance with consumer laws.

Peyton McArthur, Vice President, Commercial Banking Relationship Manager
Peyton McArthur joins ServisFirst Bank Memphis as Vice President, Commercial Banking Relationship Manager. McArthur brings six years of industry experience and is dedicated to providing customized solutions that foster business growth and strengthen client trust. His responsibilities will include managing and expanding commercial client portfolios, along with developing strategic financial solutions and sustain ongoing client satisfaction.

Lydia Wainwright, Assistant Relationship Manager
Lydia Wainwright joins ServisFirst Bank Memphis as Assistant Relationship Manager. A Memphis native with three years of banking experience, Wainwright adds expertise in commercial portfolio management to the team. In her role, she will leverage her strong foundation in financial analysis and keen eye for identifying creditworthiness to make data-driven recommendations that support growth and minimize risk for her clients.

For more information regarding ServisFirst Bank’s new office in Tennessee, please contact Krista Conlin at Krista@KCProjects.net. For more about ServisFirst Bank, please visit www.servisfirstbank.com.