Jim Farrar
Ryan Marshall
Sam Jones
Sherry Skiles
BancorpSouth Bank, subsidiary of BancorpSouth Inc.(NYSE: BXS) has opened a loan production office in Chattanooga, expanding the Bank’s presence into Southeast Tennessee.
BancorpSouth’s loan production office is located in downtown Chattanooga at 631 Broad St.
and features a team of local lending and support professionals. The office is part of
BancorpSouth’s Tennessee Metro Division. The BancorpSouth team includes Sam Jones, market
president; Jim Farrar, first vice president and commercial lender; Ryan Marshall, assistant
vice president and commercial lender; and Sherry Skiles, loan administrative assistant.
Mr. Jones is a 36-year banking veteran in the Chattanooga market having served with local and
regional banks. Mr. Jones has a BA from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga and is a graduate of the LSU Graduate School of Banking and Commercial Lending School at the University of Virginia. His responsibilities include commercial lending, senior credit administration, loan operations, and other related responsibilities.
Mr. Farrar is a 33-year banking veteran having served with major national financial services
companies locally in Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as in other major U.S. markets. He
graduated with a BBA from the University of Tennessee and has several RMA
certifications. Mr. Farrar is experienced in loan underwriting, commercial real estate, residential
construction lending and problem loan work out.
Mr. Marshall is a 10-year banking veteran with market experience in Chattanooga and
Atlanta. He holds a BBA from Georgia Southern University. Mr. Marshall’s professional experience includes serving as a commercial relationship manager and a financial center (retail) manager.
Ms. Skiles is an experienced loan professional supporting the commercial loan team.
"Chattanooga is the fourth largest city in Tennessee with an economy that includes a diversified
and growing mix of manufacturing and service industries with major investments by high profile
international companies such as Volkswagen and numerous successful national and local
manufacturers. From 2008 to date, nearly $2 billion in business investments have been
announced. Chattanooga continues to receive widespread recognition for its progressive
business climate and for its quality of life," Bank officials said.
BancorpSouth Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dan Rollins said, “Chattanooga’s business
climate, together with our experienced team of outstanding lenders and support staff, presents
BancorpSouth with outstanding opportunities to grow our Bank while providing the Southeast
Tennessee area with a broad range of commercial and consumer services.”
Chris Bagley, BancorpSouth President and Chief Operating officer, added, “Sam Jones’
Chattanooga team, in the short time the office has been open, is already working with
commercial clients, funding new business, and building a strong client pipeline.”