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William (Bill) Patton

Searcy,Arkansas

Summary

Accomplished Banker well-versed in assessing risk, developing solutions and implementing positive changes to achieve sustainability and growth in challenging market conditions. Adept at building and strengthening business and customer relationships.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

RiverWind Bank
06.2011 - Current

Hired to grow the bank and extend its market. Hired lenders, tellers, and customer service to grow the bank not only in the Woodruff County area, but also two locations in Searcy (White County). Reviewed the policies and procedures of the bank and made adjustments where appropriate. Developed a workable succession plan.

COO

First Southern Bank/ Southern Bank
09.2009 - 05.2010

Hired to grow a bank in Searcy Arkansas and hire staff and oversee the building projects. I also worked to build loans and deposits and oversee other lenders and customer service individuals.

Market President

Centennial Bank
01.2006 - 08.2009

As Market President, I hired the staff, oversaw the building projects, managed the loan portfolios and deposit growth and grew the banking business to begin the bank in Searcy.

Asst Cashier to Executive Vice President

First National Bank / Regions Bank
05.1976 - 01.2006

Worked to grow personal loan portfolio, led other junior officers in growing their portfolio and in sales. Worked and led in bank accounting, operations, HR and sales.

Aircraft Mechanic

USAF
03.1971 - 05.1974
  • Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls.
  • Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
  • Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
  • Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
  • Received an honorable discharge with a tour in SE Asia during the Vietnam War

Education

Banking

LSU School of Banking
Baton Rouge, LA
05.1985

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Harding College
Searcy, AR
05.1978

Searcy Hight School
Searcy, AR
05.1971

Skills

  • Financial Management
  • Market Research
  • Business Development
  • Stakeholder Relations

Timeline

CEO

RiverWind Bank
06.2011 - Current

COO

First Southern Bank/ Southern Bank
09.2009 - 05.2010

Market President

Centennial Bank
01.2006 - 08.2009

Asst Cashier to Executive Vice President

First National Bank / Regions Bank
05.1976 - 01.2006

Aircraft Mechanic

USAF
03.1971 - 05.1974

Banking

LSU School of Banking

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Harding College

Searcy Hight School
William (Bill) Patton