Travis Edmondson, Chief Executive Officer, said, “This exciting recognition confirms the quality of the staff – and the health of the economic climate in the Tennessee markets served by Clayton.”
President, Kevin Kimzey, stated, “The team at Clayton Bank recognized the economic downturn early and made adjustments which facilitated an early recovery by individual, family and business clients. Accordingly in each of the last four years record performance has been realized by Clayton Bank.”
“I can’t say enough about the Bank’s staff and management – and the loyal clients who had the foresight to adjust and effectively adapt to the changing economic climate,” said Chairman, Jim Clayton, who added, “this award goes to the Bank’s outstanding clients – and staff.”
As informed MHProNews readers know, Clayton Bank devotes a signficant portion of its lending to the manufactured housing industry.
The Clayton Bank and Trust holding company is a $1.3 billion financial institution with 29 branches across Tennessee. Banking services include a full range of business, consumer, residential, and Trust services. For the complete list of the nation’s Top 25 best performing community banks in that categoryclick here.
About Clayton Banks: Clayton Bank, founded in 1899 at Henderson, is one of the highest ranked banks in the nation based on ROA, Charge-offs, Efficiency, NIM, and Loan Growth. With assets of $1.3 Billion, the holding company, Clayton Bancorp, is based in Knoxville and owns Clayton Bank and Trust (100% – Knoxville), American City Bank (100% – Tullahoma), and Bank of Camden (50% – Camden) and operates 29 banking centers across Tennessee. The holding company is owned by Jim Clayton, and the staff, utilizing an ESOP structure – making every team member an owner. The banks are consistently recognized for outstanding client satisfaction, strong capital position, superior compliance metrics, and top rated financial performance. For more information on the Clayton Banks, visit: Clayton Bank;American City Bank; and Bank of Camden.
About ICBA: The Independent Community Bankers of America®, the nation’s voice for more than 6,500 community banks, is dedicated exclusively to representing the community banking industry and its membership through effective advocacy, best-in-class education and high-quality products and services.
CONTACT: Travis Edmondson, CEO, Travis.Edmondson@ClaytonBank.com, (865) 522-2930 www.ClaytonBank.com
(Image Credits: Clayton Bank and ICBA)
