Brian Bishop Hired as Senior Vice President of Commercial Relationship Banking

Planters Bank is excited to announce the hiring of Brian Bishop as Senior Vice President of Commercial Relationship Banking. With an extensive financial background and a deep commitment to the community, Bishop is ready to bring a customer-focused approach to our commercial banking operations.

Bishop is a graduate of Delta State University, where he earned his degree in 1999. He continued his education through programs at the Mississippi School of Banking in 2002, the Southeast School of Commercial Lending in 2015 and the Graduate School of Banking at LSU in 2022. He has twenty-four years in banking, and he served as Chief Financial Officer at Scott Petroleum.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Brian is actively engaged in the community. He serves as an Alderman for the City of Cleveland, contributing his leadership and insights to local governance. A dedicated volunteer, he has also been a retired volunteer firefighter and served as a past president of the Cleveland Noon Lions Club. His commitment to volunteering is evident through his involvement in the Chamber of Commerce and his active membership at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church.

“Brian’s depth of experience combined with his passion for community engagement makes him a perfect fit for our team,” stated Ryan Strawbridge, Delta Regional President at Planters Bank. “We are confident that his leadership will strengthen our banking relationships and enhance our service offerings to the businesses in and around Clarksdale.”

Brian is married to the former Leslie Steele, and they have three children Jordan, Gracie, and Caden.