Merit Bank is proud to announce the hiring of David Kimrey as Executive Vice President for commercial and private banking. With nearly 40 years of local banking experience, Kimrey brings a wealth of lending expertise to Merit Bank.

Kimrey comes to Merit Bank from Synovus, where he worked for more than 28 years—most recently as Executive Vice President and leader of the Commercial Banking and Private Wealth Management Group. He currently serves on the board of Young Business Leaders, is a member of Huntsville Association of Small Businesses in Advanced Technology (HASBAT), and is a graduate of Leadership Greater Huntsville.

“We are proud to welcome David Kimrey to Merit Bank,” said Will Heaps, President and CEO of Merit Bank. “David has built a strong reputation for serving our community and promoting the growth of small and medium-sized businesses. His vast knowledge and industry insight will be an asset for our customers and will help Merit Bank continue our rapid growth in the market.”