Monday, December 14, 2015

Blanton Joins Peoples Bank as V.P. in Richland

    MAGEE – Dennis Ammann, President and Chief Executive Officer at Peoples Bank, today announced that John Blanton has accepted an offer to join the bank in its Richland Office, where he will serve as Vice President and Lending Officer.
    Blanton earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Alabama in 1997, where he was distinguished as both a Dean’s List and Presidental Scholar recipient. In 1998, he received a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Mississippi State University, also earning Business Honorary status.
    He began his banking career in 1998 with AmSouth Bank in Jackson. In 2001 he joined First Commercial Bank in Jackson, where he served as a Credit Analyst. Most recently, he has served as Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer for First Commercial Bank.
    The Florence resident has been active in the community, serving as a coach and past Board President of Florence Youth Baseball, and as past President of the Mid-Mississippi Risk Management Association.
    Blanton and his wife, Alison, have two children, Zach and Avery. They are members of First Baptist Church in Florence.
    “John brings to Peoples Bank an impressive history of achievement in the banking industry” said Ammann. “We are pleased that he has joined our bank and I know that both commercial and individual customers who utilize our Richland Office will benefit from his knowledge and his commitment to improving Rankin County.


Dunn Named Senior V.P. At Peoples Bank



Dennis Ammann, President and Chief Executive Officer at Peoples Bank, today announced that Christopher Dunn has been promoted to Senior Vice President. In his new role, Dunn will assume positions on both the Loan and Management Committees.
Dunn attended Co-Lin Community College where he earned an Associates of Arts degree in Business Administration and then attended the University of Southern Mississippi to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics. He is a 2005 graduate of the Mississippi School of Banking, conducted at the University of Mississippi. In 2012, Dunn earned a Master of Business Administration degree from William Carey University. He also completed studies at the Southeastern School of Commercial Lending, held at Vanderbilt University; and the Graduate School of Banking, conducted at Louisiana State University. In 2013, he completed the National Commercial Lending School at Southern Methodist University.
In 2009, Dunn was named to the Top 40 Under 40 by the Mississippi Business Journal and in 2012 was an inductee to the Co-Lin Sports Hall of Fame.  He has also been active as a member of the Magee Chamber of Commerce, as Co-Chairman of the Future Leaders of Simpson County, the Co-Lin Board of Trustees and as President of the Simpson County Academy School Board.
Chris and his wife, Morgan, reside in Magee with their three children; Sawyer, Ava and Wyn.
“Chris goes to great lengths to help his customers and co-workers,” Ammann said. “His experience building relationships and helping customers grow their businesses join Peoples Bank’s goal of becoming the most impactful community bank in our area."

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Employees' Kids 2015 Christmas Coloring Contest Winners

Peoples Bank employees’ children participated in their very own Christmas Coloring Contest designed just for them.  A reception was held Wednesday, December 2nd, at the Magee branch to honor each winner.

This overall winner and recipient of a $100 Savings Account is Gabrielle Magee. Gabrielle is the 11 year old daughter of Ronney and Genise Magee. She attends 5th grade at Mendenhall Junior High. Congratulations to Gabrielle and all the winners.


2015 PB Kids Coloring Contest Winners
Overall
  1. Gabrielle Magee        11
  2. Jamie Lee            8
  3. Reagane Magee            8

11-12 Year Olds
  1. Sawyer Dunn            11

8-10 Year Olds
  1. Will Smith            9
  2. Elliot Rankin            10
  3. Weston Frye            10

5-7 Year Olds
  1. Jaylee Evans            6
  2. Thomas Jones            6
  3. Murray Rankin            7

4 and Under
  1. Bella Russell             4   
  2. Sam Wallace            4
  3. Will Rankin            4

Category Winners:

Best Use of Color                 Colton Wester            4
Best Christmas Spirit           Emma Grace Wallace        8
Best Choice of Subject        Ethan Durr            7
Best Design                         Wynn Dunn            5
Best Rising Artist                Damien Harvey        3
Most Artistic                        Ava Dunn            9
Most Unique                        Carter Russell            8
Most Expressive                  Kasey Lee            5

2015 Christmas Card Contest Winners

Peoples Bank is proud to announce the winners to our 2015 Christmas Card Contest.  We had hundreds of entries from Simpson, Smith, Rankin, and Covington counties participating this year. A reception was held on December 2nd to honor the winners and their families.
 
Special guest carolers featured the sweet voices of The Amason Girls from Mize. Each winner was presented a framed copy of their artwork and an award medal.
 
Congratulations to our overall winner, Alex Kemp.

Alex is the six-year-old son of Zack and Shelley Kemp of Magee. He is a first grader at Simpson Central School and attends Dry Creek Baptist Church.
In his free time, he enjoys playing baseball, riding his bike, drawing, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. Alex is a huge fan of the Southern Miss Golden Eagles and the New Orleans Saints.  Alex will receive a $100 savings account and his drawing will be featured on the cover of Peoples Bank’s annual Christmas Greeting Card.

Overall Winners
1st Place: (cover)        Alex Kemp            SCS        6
2nd Place:            Jessie Wallace        SCA        11
3rd Place:            Danni Cooper        SCA        8       
Honorable Mention:    Lauren Bell Turnage    Mize        10
Honorable Mention:    Triestan Valdez        Mize        10



11-12 Year Old Winners
1st Place:            Kimberly Prine        Mt. Olive    12
2nd Place:            Trinity Amason        Homeschool    11
3rd Place:            Logan McGuire        SCA        11
Honorable Mention:        Wesley Boyd            SCA        11
Honorable Mention:        Tykhedrick Bridges        Collins    11



9-10 Year Old Winners
1st Place:            Emma Overstreet        SCA        10
2nd Place:            Emily Grace Amason    Homeschool    9
3rd Place:            Aryanna Daniels        Mt.Olive    9       
Honorable Mention:        Grace Anglin            Mize        10
Honorable Mention:        McKenzie Butler        SCA        10



7-8 Year Old Winners
1st Place:              Jondestry Gunter        Magee        8
2nd Place:            Bethany Amason        Homeschool    7
3rd Place:            Corey Sims, Jr.        Magee        8
Honorable Mention:        Cara Kennedy        Puckett    8
Honorable Mention:        Ashlynn May            Magee        7



5-6 Year Old Winners
1st Place:            Jack Ashmore        SCS        6
2nd Place:            Cooper Freeman        Mize        6
3rd Place:            Layla Blackwell        Mize        6
Honorable Mention:        Garnet Gary            SCS        6
Honorable Mention:        Fuller Kemp            Magee        5



4 and Under Winners
1st Place:            Elle McNulty            SCA        4
2nd Place:            Paisley Magee        SCA        4
3rd Place:            Bella Miller            SCA        4
Honorable Mention:        Nathan Womack        SCA        4
Honorable Mention:        Kyle Fuller            SCA        4

 
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