Paula Gagnier promoted as Assistant Vice President and CRA Program Manager!
By February 9, 2026
Planters Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Paula Gagnier as Assistant Vice President (AVP) and CRA Program Manager. Gagnier brings over 25 years of banking experience to her new role and has served at Planters Bank for the past 3 years. She holds a Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) certification through the American Bankers Association.
In her expanded role, Gagnier will continue to help Planters Bank support local communities, focusing on community development for low- to moderate-income families, small businesses, and small farm communities.
“Paula’s leadership and expertise in compliance and community development make her an invaluable asset to our team,” said Zak Kinchen, Chief Risk Officer for Planters Bank. “Her proven ability to design and implement CRA initiatives has already made a positive impact on the communities we serve.”