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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.…
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Meet Jacquelyn Crain – Branch Manager at Munfordville and Horse Cave, Kentucky!
Jacquelyn Crain is the Branch Manager of Peoples Bank’s Munfordville and Horse Cave locations in Kentucky. She brings nearly 30 years of experience to her role and has earned multiple President’s Club honors for her leadership and performance. Jacquelyn attended Western Kentucky University and Hart County High School. Deeply invested in Hart County, Jacquelyn is…
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Meet John Shoulders – Assistant Branch Manager at Munfordville and Horse Cave, Kentucky!
John Shoulders has worked at Peoples Bank since December 2023. He began his career at the Munfordville, Kentucky, branch as a Universal Banker IIand was promoted to Personal Banker in 2024. John currently serves asAssistant Branch Manager, supporting both the Munfordville and HorseCave locations in Kentucky. A lifelong resident of Hart County, John has deep…
