Evolve Bank & Trust (“Evolve”) has named Joey Cooper Community Bank President, Highland, AR.
His appointment follows the announcement of the retirement of former President Bob Evins. Evins will remain on staff in an advisory role.
“We want to express our sincere gratitude for Bob’s service over the last many years,” said John Freeman, Retail Bank President for Evolve. “Bob has been valued member of the community and we are thankful for his leadership. We couldn’t be more pleased than to have Joey take the reins. He is the right leader at the right time.”
“It has been an honor to serve as Community Bank President for Highland,” said Evins. “Evolve has been most supportive of my efforts in the Sharp and Fulton County markets, and I feel confident their support will only grow under Joey’s leadership.”
“Bob has been a mentor and I am humbled to be following in his footsteps,” said Cooper. “Evolve remains committed to the communities we serve. We have a great team and look forward to continuing to provide exceptional banking services to our region.”
Cooper has more than 15 years of banking experience and joined Evolve’s Highland Financial Center in 2016. Prior to joining Evolve, he served as Assistant Vice President of Lending for Centennial Bank, Hardy, AR.
Michelle Taylor has also been named Consumer Loan Officer. Taylor has more than 19 years of banking experience, serving in a variety of different roles.
About Evolve Bank & Trust:
Evolve Bank & Trust, a technology focused financial services organization and Banking-as-a-Service (“BaaS”) provider, is a best in class financial institution offering specialized services in Open Banking, Banking, Mortgage, SBA Lending and Trust. Evolve is recognized as a global leader in the Payment Processing industry delivering ACH, Debit/Credit Sponsorship, Card Issuance, and unique technology strategies to clients around the world. Evolve has been voted a Top Workplace seven years in a row and has been named in Inc. Magazine’s 5000 List of the fastest growing companies. For more information about Evolve, go to: www.getevolved.com.
