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FHLB Funds Awarded to Missouri Non-Profits

Southern Bank announced that 22 non-profit organizations in Missouri communities will receive grants made possible through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines’ (FHLB Des Moines) Member Impact Fund. This matching grant program is designed to amplify the community engagement of FHLB Des Moines member institutions, like Southern Bank, by supporting local housing and economic needs.

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Southern Bank Welcomes Steve Kamienski as Director, Trust Administration

Southern Bank is pleased to welcome Steve Kamienski, J.D., as Director, Trust Administration for Southern Wealth Trust Services.

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Southern Bank Welcomes Frank Santos as Director of Southern Financial Advisors

Overland Park, KS - Southern Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Frank Santos as Director of Southern Financial Advisors. In this leadership role, Frank will oversee the growth of Southern Financial Advisors and spearhead efforts to recruit experienced financial advisors across the bank’s regional footprint.

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Southern Bank Welcomes Reed Tyler as Commercial Loan Officer in Paragould

Jonesboro, AR – Southern Bank is proud to welcome Reed Tyler as Commercial Loan Officer at its Paragould, Arkansas branch, where he will work closely with local businesses to deliver tailored lending solutions and support economic growth in Northeast Arkansas.

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Southern Bank announces Diane Wakefield as Director of Wealth Management

Southern Bank recently announced that Diane Wakefield has been named Director of Wealth Management, where she will lead our brokerage/advisory services, personal and institutional trust and fiduciary investment management as well as employee benefits. Wakefield will office out of the Arnold location.

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Southern Bank names Higgins, Roberts, and Rivenburgh as Regional Presidents

(Poplar Bluff, MO – 02/10/2025) – Southern Bank recently announced Keith Higgins, Chris Roberts, and Brian Rivenburgh have been promoted to Regional President in the bank’s Northwest, South, and East Regions, respectively. As Regional Presidents, they will be responsible for leading their respective lending teams in loan origination and credit management, as well as working with the retail teams to establish and enhance relationships with customers and drive deposit growth. They’ll also be responsible for setting goals and leading teams to achieve them, setting the tone for the bank’s performance in their regions.

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Southern Bank names Mike Weaver as Community Bank President in Jonesboro

(Jonesboro, AR – 02/10/2025) – Southern Bank recently announced Mike Weaver has been promoted to Community Bank President. Weaver has over 18 years’ experience in the banking industry and has served as a commercial loan officer in the Jonesboro area for the past five years.

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Stefan Chkautovich recognized as a 2025 St. Louis Titan 100

Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce Stefan Chkautovich, Chief Financial Officer at Southern Bank, as a 2025 St. Louis Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes the Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives in St. Louis. They are the area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industry using criteria that includes demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and passion. Collectively the 2025 St. Louis Titan 100 and their companies employ over 42,148 individuals and generate over $77 billion in annual revenues. This year’s honorees will be published in a limited-edition Titan 100 book and profiled exclusively online. They will be honored at an awards ceremony on April 24, 2025, and have the opportunity to interact and connect multiple times throughout the year with their fellow Titans.

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Southern Bank Recognized by SBA as Top 10 Community Bank in MO

On May 2, 2024, Southern Bank was recognized by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as one of the Top 10 Community Banks during the Eastern Missouri Annual Awards and Lenders Luncheon. This event was in celebration of Small Business Week, which was April 28 th through May 4 th , and celebrates lenders as well as small businesses and small business owners. The event included members from institutions across Missouri and Illinois with some big names in the industry from across the US present.

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Southern Bank Welcomes Brian Englert

Southern Bank is excited to announce the addition of Brian Englert as Community Bank President in Chillicothe, MO.

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Congratulations Rick Viar on Civic Leadership Award

Southern Bank would like to congratulate Rick Viar on being awarded the 2023 West Gate Division of the Missouri Municipal League’s Annual Civic Leadership Award.

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J Darren Hillis Achieves Circle of Success Recognition at Ameriprise Financial

J Darren Hillis, a financial advisor and Vice President with Southern Wealth Management in Poplar Bluff, MO, has qualified for the company’s Circle of Success annual recognition program...

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Southern Bank Recognized on Forbes Financial All-Stars List

We’re proud to announce that Southern Bank has been named one of the Forbes Financial All-Stars for 2023.

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Southern Bank Congratulates Rob Binney

Southern Bank congratulates Rob Binney on appointment to Missouri Workforce Development Board.

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Southern Bank Welcomes Shon Bauer

Southern Bank is happy to announce the addition of Shon Bauer as Community Bank Manager in Anna IL.

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We're Branching Out

We’re thrilled to announce that Southern Bank’s parent company, Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc (SMBC), has signed a merger agreement with Citizens Bank and Trust Company.

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Southern Bank Welcomes David McClain

Southern Bank is pleased to introduce David McClain as the newest member of its Board of Directors, to be effective at the bank’s regularly scheduled October board meeting.

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Online Banking Security Upgrade – Feb. 2022

In the coming days, Online Banking will undergo an enhancement to add another layer of security to online banking for your protection.

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Southern Bank expands into St. Louis Market, acquires FortuneBank

We’re rooted here, right where you need us. That means keeping a focus on our communities and serving each individual where they live and wherever they go. ...

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Southern Bank to Acquire First National Bank Branch in Cairo, IL

Southern Bank, headquartered in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Cairo, Illinois, branch of First National Bank ...

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Newsweek features Southern Bank

For the second year in a row, Southern Bank has been selected as the Best Small Bank in Missouri by Newsweek in a study with Lending Tree ...

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Online Banking Update

We have good news – your Online Banking will soon be receiving an upgrade with enhanced features and a new layout. Now you might be wondering how ...

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Important Mobile App Information Update

Important information regarding the recent Southern Bank app upgrade.

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Mobile App Upgrade Postponed

We’re excited to announce an upgrade to Southern Bank’s mobile app that will be taking place on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.

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Marshfield Branch honored with Readers’ Choice Awards

Recently, the Marshfield Mail’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards celebrated the very best of Webster County (MO). Each year ...

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Newsweek features Southern Bank

Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. parent company of Southern Bank, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, announced that its merger ...

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Southern Bank among top performers ...

We are excited and honored to have been named among Bank Director’s list of 2021 Ranking Banking Performance Powerhouses. This study ...

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Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. Announces ...

Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. parent company of Southern Bank, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, announced that its merger ...

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Southern Bank and Central Federal Savings & Loan ...

Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. parent company of Southern Bank, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, announced that its merger ...

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Groundbreaking Kicks Off Construction of New Southern Bank ...

Southern Bank held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday ...

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Southern Bank Announces New Commercial Loan Officer in Jonesboro ...

Southern Bank is happy to announce the addition of Senior Commercial Loan Officer Mike Weaver ...

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Trey Linsman promoted to Loan Officer for Jonesboro - Nettleton ...

Southern Bank recently announced the promotion of Trey Linsman to Loan Officer ...

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Southern Bank Names Bishop as Market President

Southern Bank recently announced Kevin Bishop has been promoted to Market President ...

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Southern Bank Names O’Neal Community Bank President, Cosgrove as Loan Officer ...

Southern Bank recently announced the promotion of Matthew O’Neal to Community Bank President ...

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Southern Bank Launches Financial Advising and Investment Firm ...

Southern Bank announced the opening of Southern Wealth Management in the Poplar Bluff Market ...

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Southern Bank Names Brumitt Community Bank President

Southern Bank recently announced the promotion of Ben Brumitt to Community Bank President ...

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Southern Bank and First Commercial Bank Parent Corporations ...

Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMBC, “Southern Missouri”), the parent corporation of Southern Bank ...

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Southern Bank Names New Branch Retail Manager in Poplar Bluff

Southern Bank recently announced the addition of Megan Leist as Branch Retail Manager for the Southern Bank branches ...

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Southern Bank Names New Chief Lending Officer

Southern Bank recently announced the appointment of Rick Windes as an Executive Vice President and the Chief Lending Officer ...

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Southern Bank Names Roberts as Market President

Southern Bank announced Chris Roberts has been promoted to Market President. In his new role, Roberts will be ...

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Southern Bank Proud to Serve Community

Southern Bank has proudly served the needs of America’s Heartland for over 130 years, making it one of the oldest ...

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Southern Bank Sponsors Benefit for Slade Smith

Southern Bank is partnering with the Brookland School District and community to help raise funds for Slade Smith ...

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Southern Missouri Bancorp and Southern Missouri Bancshares ...

Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMBC, “SMBC”), the parent corporation of Southern Bank, and Southern Missouri Bancshares, Inc ...

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Southern Bank Announces Closure of Brookland Branch

Southern Bank announced recently that it will close its Brookland, Arkansas branch on July 31, 2017. Southern Bank ...

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Southern Bank Celebrates 130 Years

Founded in 1887, Southern Bank will be celebrating it’s 130-year anniversary on Wednesday, March 22nd with celebrations at its 36 branches located ...