Crowe joins SunTrust Bank
Michael Crowe has joined SunTrust Bank as a senior vice president and commercial banking relationship manager.
Crowe brings 30 years of banking experience to his new role. He began his commercial banking career at SunTrust in Chattanooga, where he worked for seven years.
He was previously with Bank of America in corporate banking for 19 years in Florida, as well as formerly serving as president and executive vice president of commercial banking at American Momentum Bank in Florida.
Bethel names Morrison as CFO
Jennifer Morrison has been named chief financial officer for Bethel Bible Village.
Morrison, 30, most recently served as Bethel’s director of finance since 2012. A CPA licensed in Tennessee, she is a member of the AICPA and TSCPA. Morrison has a master’s in business administration from East Tennessee State University and bachelor of science in accounting from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
“We are fortunate to have a financial professional of Jennifer’s caliber on our team,” said Kevin Beirne, president of Bethel Bible Village.
Although Bethel’s 64-acre residential campus in Hixson is a different environment from the corporate offices, Morrison said the children and family ministry “is the perfectly wonderful balance of spreadsheets and financial statements mixed with exciting special events, programs for children and families,, and so many other things I never thought my accounting and business background could lead to.”
She is married to Dr. Jordan Morrison, a pharmacist at Access Family Pharmacy.
Uzun joins Crye-Leike at Ooltewah office
Linda Uzun has become affiliated with Crye-Leike’s Ooltewah branch office.
As a Realtor and affiliate broker, Uzun specializes in residential real estate with a focus on investment properties and helping first-time homebuyers and those relocating to Hamilton and Bradley counties.
Prior to joining Crye-Leike, Uzun worked in the insurance industry for eight years. She is member of the National Association of Realtors, Tennessee Association of Realtors and Greater Chattanooga Association of Realtors.
Crye-Leike Real Estate Services is the nation’s sixth largest residential real estate brokerage firm and the largest in Tennessee.
BlueCross names Thompson to head quality improvement
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee named Wisterya Thompson director of quality improvement.
In this role, Thompson will oversee all quality improvement functions for BlueCross commercial business, including its accreditation processes.
Thompson joined BlueCross in 2005. She was most recently manager of clinical improvement, leading member and provider programs to improve member health outcomes. She oversaw accreditation and regulatory audits in this role and during her time as quality management coordinator.
“Wisterya has been a champion for quality in each role she’s served here,” said Dr. Andrea Willis, BlueCross chief medical officer. “She has great rapport with teams throughout the company working on quality initiatives for better member health.”
Thompson has 24 years of experience as a registered nurse and more than 20 years experience in quality. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the Medical College of Georgia. She holds a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality designation.
Bryant joins Allen & Hoshall
David Bryant recently joined Allen & Hoshall’s Chattanooga office as a senior architect.
Bryant has more than 33 years in the design and construction industry and 23 years as a licensed architect. His experience ranges from floating marinas to master planning of public and private K-12 facilities, from the design of commercial, industrial and religious buildings to the creation of unique private countryside retreats.
“David’s proficient skill set is a welcomed addition to our team,” said Harry Pratt, president of Allen & Hoshall. “Talent like David’s is exactly what we need as we enter our second century of providing exceptional design services to our clients.”
Bryant obtained his bachelor of science degree in industrial technology from Western Kentucky University and his bachelor of architecture degree from the University of Kentucky. He holds professional certifications for Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky. Bryant also is a member of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and the American Institute of Architects and has a long history of civic involvement.
Brogdon, Horsman partner at Keller Williams downtown
Sarah Brogdon and Davey Horsman announced their business partnership at Keller Williams Greater Downtown Realty. Both agents started their careers out of the downtown office and are excited to combine their experience and knowledge of the market to better serve new and existing clients. Brogdon and Horsman are both Chattanooga natives.
Brogdon holds an undergraduate degree from Roanoke College and a master’s degree from Virginia Tech. She lives in North Chattanooga with her husband, Joe, and two sons.
Horsman holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He lives in North Chattanooga with wife Christie Dillard Horsman.
FSG adds officers at Dalton bank
FSG Bank, a division of Atlantic Capital Bank, N.A., has expanded its business banking and community lending activities in Dalton, Ga., with the promotion of two of its bankers. The team will work as community development lenders serving clients in Dalton and its surrounding communities.
The new unit includes Juan Maldonado Rodriguez, who brings 10 years of banking experience in the market. Rodriguez has worked in many different roles at FSG Bank, from part-time teller to assistant branch manager. He also has served as a mentor, developing new associates in the Dalton/Chattanooga area. In his new role, Rodriguez will serve as assistant vice president, community development banker in the Dalton area and will function as a liaison between FSG Bank and the community.
“FSG Bank is extremely excited to have Juan in this new role. Juan is a valuable asset to the bank and is very actively involved in the community,” said Derrick DePriest, senior vice president and head of retail delivery.
Ivelisse Perez is the second member of the FSG Bank community development team. She brings 15 years of mortgage lending experience with financial firms across the country. She most recently served as a mortgage loan officer at FSG Bank, providing residential loan origination for clients in the Dalton area and the ability to serve bilingual customers. In her new role, Perez will serve as a Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) mortgage loan officer, focusing on the bank’s CRA loans and low-to-moderate income borrowers. She will work with first-time homebuyers to help them obtain down payment assistance funds, as well as customize mortgage solutions for clients from loan origination to closing.
“Ivelisse is a proven leader within the Dalton community. Her solid experience working with diverse communities is a tremendous benefit as we move forward to enhance our loan origination services in this market. I am delighted that she has taken on this role,” said Jill Green, senior vice president and managing director of mortgage banking.
Perez graduated from the University of Puerto Rico and started her career at R.G. Mortgage in Puerto Rico. She is a member of the Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce and the Carpet Capital Association of Realtors.
Justice joins board for VECustomers gifts
A new representative has been appointed to the all-volunteer VECustomers Share board that oversees VECustomers Share donations. Board members are appointed to serve three-year terms and are eligible to serve two consecutive terms.
H. Mark Justice has been appointed to represent Fentress, Morgan and Scott counties. Justice is the executive vice president of Progressive Savings Bank and a graduate of Tennessee Tech University. He is a member of the Jamestown Rotary, Alive in the Spirit Church and coaches youth sports. Married to Stacy, they have three children, Emily, Lucas and Elijah.
The VECustomers Share board members review grant applications and allocate funds that have been made available by members who choose to have their electric bills rounded up to the next whole dollar. Since the program began in 2001, more than $5.7 million has been awarded to local community organizations in VEC’s 17-county service area.
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