Kenneth M. Purvis
Greenville,MS
Summary
Highly productive business leader with over thirty years of success as an executive and management in banking and finance. Possess effective communication skills, strong presentation and interpersonal abilities, and a consistent overachiever with a proven track record of success. Strong leadership skills working with a high level of integrity, ability to develop rapport quickly, and cultivate long term relationships. Strong business acumen.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Guaranty Bank And Trust
Greenville, MS
10.2019 - Current
- Personally manage a portfolio of $30 million as well as being responsible for 3 locations and managing 23 employees.
Desoto Co. President/Executive Officer
Sycamore Bank
Hernando, MS
2010 - 2019
- Expert knowledge and experience in the operations and functions of the entire bank. I personally managed a loan portfolio of $26 million as well as being responsible as Sr. Lender for the entire bank's loan portfolio of $142 million.
- Chairman of Management Loan Committee and Chair of Executive Loan Committee. I served on our Executive Committee, Steering Committee, EDP/IT committee, Investment Committee, and developed and Chaired our Problem Loan Committee.
- Since my tenure, the overall bank's net loan volume increased by 24% from 2010 to 2017 and a 211% increase in net income and we were able to increase dividends paid to our shareholders over the last seven years.
Division President
Renasant Bank
2002 - 2010
- Total loan portfolio for the division was $110 million of which I personally managed a loan portfolio of $30 million.
- Supervised, trained, and motivated a multifunctional team of 38 employees
- Consistently met or exceeded net income and loan volume each year
Community Bank President
BancorpSouth Bank
1996 - 2002
- Overall responsible for a $102 million branch and personally responsible for $28 million loan portfolio. Reviewed and approved loans for the entire branch.
- Supervised, trained, and motivated a team of 21 employees
- During my tenure, the branch grew from $20 million in loans to $102 million
- Recognized several years as one of the top producers in the entire bank
Assistant Vice President
Trustmark National Bank
1993 - 1996
- Managed a loan portfolio of $10 million
- Supervised, trained, and motivated a team of 8 employees
Branch Manager
Norwest Financial
1991 - 1993
- Responsible for the day to day operations of consumer lending specializing in personal loans, real estate loans, and sales financing.
- Supervised, trained, and motivated a team of 8 employees
Branch Manager
Commercial Credit Corporation
1987 - 1991
- Duties included management of consumer lending office with a portfolio of $7 million.
- During my tenure, increased net profit by 32% and increased our customer base by 68%.
- Promoted to Branch Manager after only 10 months (youngest to achieve this position)
Education
Graduate School of Banking- LSU
01-2002
MS School of Banking
01-1988
BBA - Finance
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS01-1987
Skills
- Business Development
- Staff Training and Leadership
- Customer Acquisition/Retention
- Team Development and Coordination
- Corporate Culture
- Market Strategies/Presence
- Regulatory Compliance
- Client and Vendor Relations
- Responsible Lending
- P&L/Budget Management
- Community Leadership/Involvement
Community Involvement
- Chairman-Desoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau Board
- MS Bankers Association Legislative Committee
- Past Chairman and Member of Desoto Economic Council
- Magnolia Heights School Investment Committee
- Board Member- Steve Azar St. Cecelia Foundation
- Past Finance Chairman and Member Getwell Road United Methodist Church
- Past President- Hernando Rotary
- Finance Chairman- St. Joseph Catholic Church
- President- Greenville Golf and Country Club
- Board Member- Greater Greenville Housing and Revitalization and Main Street Greenville
Timeline
President
Guaranty Bank And Trust
10.2019 - Current
Desoto Co. President/Executive Officer
Sycamore Bank
2010 - 2019
Division President
Renasant Bank
2002 - 2010
Community Bank President
BancorpSouth Bank
1996 - 2002
Assistant Vice President
Trustmark National Bank
1993 - 1996
Branch Manager
Norwest Financial
1991 - 1993
Branch Manager
Commercial Credit Corporation
1987 - 1991
Graduate School of Banking- LSU
MS School of Banking
BBA - Finance
Delta State University
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