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Meet Adelisca LeBlanc – Universal Banker in Lexington, Kentucky!
Adelisca LeBlanc is a Universal Banker at the Peoples Bank Fountains branch in Lexington, Kentucky. There, she enjoys helping individuals and families navigate their financial needs. Adelisca attended Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama, where she earned a degree in Economics with a minor in Accounting. She is currently pursuing a certificate in Accountancy and…
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Meet Nick Blankenship, Business Banker Serving Central and Eastern Kentucky!
Meet Nick Blankenship, a Business Banker with Peoples Bank based in Lexington, Kentucky. A 2017 graduate of Union Commonwealth University, Nick has built nearly a decade of banking experience, including time spent working in the industry throughout college. His background includes extensive expertise in lending and small business development. Today, Nick proudly serves businesses across…
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Meet Eli Samek – Business Banker in Louisville, Kentucky!
Eli Samek is a Business Banker located at our Eastpoint Parkway branch in Louisville, Kentucky. He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a B.A. in Business Administration (a double major in Marketing and Finance) and has over five years of banking experience. Eli spent two years as a Commercial Lender with Truist Bank and five years as a Banking…
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Peoples Bank Introduces Nationwide Business: Peoples Life Premium Finance
Peoples Bank is pleased to introduce Peoples Life Premium Finance, a nationwide division providing lending solutions to high-net-worth individuals and businesses utilizing life insurance. This service allows clients to preserve liquidity while leveraging financing to fund life insurance as part of advanced estate, succession and legacy planning strategies. Leading this group is Division President, John…
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Meet Afton Griffin – AVP, Branch Manager at the Covington Branch in Virginia!
Meet Afton Griffin, Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager of the Peoples Bank branch in Convington, Virginia. Afton studied Business Management at Mountain Gateway Community College, a foundation for the career she built on helping individuals and families reach their financial goals. She began her banking career in 2008, moving her way up from a teller to several leadership roles. Afton joined the Peoples…
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Explore Down Payment Assistance Through the Welcome Home Program
For aspiring homeowners, the barrier to buying a home isn’t always the monthly payment, it’s the upfront costs. That’s where programs like the Welcome Home1 grant can make a meaningful difference. What is the Welcome Home Program? The Welcome Home Program is a homebuyer assistance program offered through the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of…
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Meet Emelie Lalama – Branch Manager at the Morgantown Branch in Kentucky!
With more than 20 years of experience in retail and sales management, Emelie Lalama brings strong leadership skills and a deep commitment to community banking as the branch manager of Peoples in Morgantown, Kentucky. Originally from Miami, Florida, Emelie studied vocal performance and psychology, developing strong communication skills and an understanding of human behavior. She…
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Meet Dreana Horton – Universal Banker at the Madisonville Branch in Ohio!
Dreana Horton is proud to serve the Greater Cincinnati community from Peoples Bank’s Madisonville branch in Ohio. A graduate of Withrow High School, she brings three years of banking experience, a strong background in customer service and is a Notary Public. Though new to Peoples, Dreana says what makes the bank special is the sense…
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Meet Alexis Booth – Assistant Branch Manager at the Pleasureville Branch in Kentucky!
Alexis Booth is the Assistant Branch Manager of the Peoples Bank branch in Pleasureville, Kentucky, proudly serving Henry County. Before entering her career in banking, Alexis was in the medical field, where she developed a love for helping others and providing personal care. In 2023, she brought that same heart for service to Peoples Bank…
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Welcome Melissa Hama-Wardle to the Peoples Agency Banking Team!
Melissa Hama-Wardle brings a decade of banking experience and a passion for building meaningful client relationships to her role as Portfolio Manager in Peoples’ Agency Banking division. Based out of Akron, Ohio, Melissa is a trusted resource and partner for independent insurance agents across the country as they seek lending for acquisitions, perpetuation and succession.…
