Bank Independent, headquartered in Sheffield, Ala, is proud to announce the internal promotion of Deanna Sledge.

Deanna Sledge has been promoted to VP – Sales officer at Florence Square in Florence, Ala. Deanna joined the bank in 2008 as part of the Loan Operations team. She moved into the sales office as a Personal Banker in 2009 and promoted to Sales Specialist/Senior Relationship banker in 2018 followed by Sales Officer in 2019. Deanna is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a concentration in banking and financial services. She is a graduate of Leadership Shoals and the Alabama Banking School. Deanna is involved with her community serving on the board for the Florence Civitan Club, and on the membership committee for her Business Networking International group.

About Bank Independent

Since 1947, Bank Independent has taken pride in serving the customers who count on us to be there for them when they need us most. With 29 traditional Sales Offices across North Alabama, an on-campus Deshler Tiger Branch, and the Digital Sales Office, we’re committed to providing the best service, designing the most desired products and creating an overall excellent experience for each and every customer. As a local community bank, we believe in building relationships that run deep and last. All of our employees reside in our local communities and believe in giving back through volunteering. To become part of a bank that makes a positive difference in people’s lives, visit us at bibank.com.