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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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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…
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Meet Sarah-Jo Baer – Personal Banker at the Russell Branch in Kentucky!
Sarah-Jo Baer is a dedicated banker at our Russell branch in Kentucky. A graduate of the University of Kentucky, with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Sarah-Jo brings a relationship-first approach to banking. She enjoys interacting with customers and building lasting relationships, ensuring that every client feels valued and supported. Peoples Bank holds a special…
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Peoples Bank Introduces Insurance Agency Banking, Names Mike Wagar Senior Vice President
Peoples Bank is pleased to announce a new Insurance Agency Banking division designed to support independent insurance agencies nationwide. Peoples will offer tailored solutions for agencies seeking capital for acquisitions, mergers and perpetuation, along with full-service banking capabilities and premium finance solutions. The bank has named Mike Wagar as Senior Vice President to lead this…
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Basic Steps to Guard Your Financial Accounts
J.D. Power released the 2025 Financial Protection Satisfaction Survey, which revealed nearly one in four bank customers across the United States are not taking basic steps to protect their bank and credit card accounts. And one-third of customers affected by fraud had not reviewed their accounts, updated passwords or enabled security tools like multi-factor authentication.…
