ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), has appointed Jake Farrell to the ServisFirst Bank Memphis team as Chairman of Tennessee working alongside Joel E. Smith, Market President of ServisFirst Bank Memphis, and Bradford Vieira, Regional President and CEO of ServisFirst Bank Tennessee.
Jake Farrell joins ServisFirst Bank as Chairman of Tennessee and will be based in the ServisFirst Bank Memphis office. With a distinguished career spanning over four decades dedicated to serving the Memphis and Nashville region, Jake Farrell is a well-respected figure throughout Tennessee. With nearly 50 years of invaluable experience in the banking industry,
Jake has demonstrated exceptional leadership, particularly in the establishment and growth of financial institutions. Most recently, Jake served as a key figure at Landmark Bank, where he joined in 2009 and spearheaded its growth until it sold in 2021.
“I am very pleased to be on the same team again with Jake Farrell. Not only is Jake a great banker but he has been a good friend for many years,” states Tom Broughton, ServisFirst Bank Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President.
“ServisFirst had a close correspondent banking relationship with Landmark before the bank was sold and we are thrilled to have this opportunity.”
Jake Farrell, said, “I am deeply honored to have spent the last four decades serving my community through the field of banking.” “I believe that by investing in people and businesses, we can create a more prosperous and resilient society for generations to come.”
As Jake embarks on the next chapter of his career, his experience and dedication will continue to shape the future of ServisFirst Bank. The Memphis office is currently operating as a loan production office and plans to be in its permanent location later this Fall.