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Jackson, Mississippi (August 4, 2025) — Curt Gabardi, President and CEO of Story Financial Partners, announced the Bank is entering the Huntsville, Alabama market. To lead this strategic initiative, the Bank has hired Chris Allen as Huntsville Market President and Steve Thrasher as Huntsville Mortgage President. Principally headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, the new Huntsville office marks…

Jackson, MS (August 4, 2025) – First Commercial Bank changes its name to Story Financial Partners on Monday, August 4, 2025. As the Bank celebrates its 25th anniversary this year as a dedicated financial partner, it is continuing a strong legacy of providing exceptional service to its clients and communities. “Since our founding in 2000,…

Jackson, Mississippi – November 1, 2024 – In response to Story Financial Partners’s growth and continuing progress in the execution of its talent driven growth strategy, the bank is pleased to announce a series of strategic appointments aimed at enhancing leadership capabilities in the finance and accounting area of the Bank. These enhancements will ensure…

Jackson, Mississippi – October 18, 2024 – Story Financial Partners is pleased to announce several key executive leadership promotions, reflecting the bank’s continued commitment to excellence in leadership as it advances its people-first, talent-driven growth strategy. Pam Ware, Brian Rippee, and Eric Hanbury have been promoted to significant roles within the organization, acknowledging their exceptional…

JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI–September 12, 2024 First Commercial Bancshares is pleased to announce the addition of Sam Potts to the Board of Directors. Sam Potts brings a wealth of experience and expertise to First Commercial Bancshares. He previously served as Corporate Treasurer, Executive Vice President, and Chief Investment Officer at Renasant Bank. After a distinguished career at Renasant,…

JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI–August 15, 2024 Story Financial Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew A. Wages as the new President and Senior Managing Director of the Memphis market. With over 22 years in banking, including 18 years in commercial and corporate banking, Wages was most recently a Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking for Regions…

JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI – July 1, 2024 – Story Financial Partners is pleased to announce the official launch of its new podcast series, Your Story. Your Bank. These podcasts aim to provide listeners with insightful discussions on lifestyle, business, and community, while also educating them about bank services and highlighting client success stories. The inaugural podcast series consists…

JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI – June 1, 2023 – Story Financial Partners is pleased to announce that two of its Bank officers are flexing into expanded and elevated roles to enhance the Bank’s growth strategy. Brian Rippee joined Story Financial Partners in January 2020 and has been leading with exceptional results as the Chief Private Client Officer. In…

JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI – April 25, 2023 – Story Financial Partners is pleased to announce that two of its Bank officers are pivoting into new and expanded roles to support the Bank’s growth strategy. Curt Gabardi President & Chief Executive Officer Story Financial Partners “We are excited to announce these new roles for Eric Hanbury and Pam…

Story Financial Partners’s mission is delivering high-level financial services tailored to businesses and professionals like no other financial institution. In the Memphis market, our 2022 office relocation to the Legacy Building on Aaron Brenner Drive is a vivid example of that commitment. The strategic location, beautiful decor and spacious layout all provide the backdrop for…