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Murray, KY – The Murray Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Leah Bona, VP Finance Officer. Bona comes to The Murray Bank after working in the Accounting Industry for nearly 25 years.

"I am honored and excited to take on the role of Finance Officer at The Murray Bank and grateful for the trust and confidence placed in me by the leadership team,” said Bona. “I am also incredibly grateful for the mentorship provided by Marla Geib Hendrick since joining the Bank. As I transition into my new role, I look forward to working collaboratively with the entire team to achieve our shared goals."

Bona comes to The Murray Bank from Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC (ATA) with over 15 years of experience in public accounting, as well as over 10 years of experience in private accounting as a controller and CFO. Her responsibilities at ATA included tax and financial planning, preparation of corporate, business and individual tax returns, governmental and nonprofit auditing and an extensive range of accounting services.

Bona graduated from Murray State University with a Bachelor of Science in accounting. She received her Master of Business Administration with an accounting emphasis from Murray State University in 1996. Bona is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Kentucky Society of CPAs.

“With over 25 years of accounting experience, Leah is well-equipped to contribute to The Murray Bank’s ongoing success and growth,” said Tony Ryan, Executive Vice-President. “Her skills and passion align perfectly with our company's values and vision, which will make her a valuable asset to our team.”

Bona can be reached at the Main Office of The Murray Bank, 405 South 12th Street, or by calling (270) 753-5626.

Founded in Murray, KY, The Murray Bank is proud to be Murray and Calloway County’s only locally owned and operated bank. The Murray Bank has three offices; 405 South 12th Street, 700 North 12th Street, both in Murray, and 405 Main Street in Hazel. The Murray Bank is an Equal Housing Lender, Member FDIC. For more information on any services offered by The Murray Bank, call (270) 753-5626, (270) 492-8388 or log onto www.TheMurrayBank.com

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The Murray Bank is pleased to announce the addition of a new Mortgage Lender, Allison Stevens. Stevens comes to The Murray Bank after working in the Lending Industry for nearly 20 years.

“Working for a bank that is extremely family and community oriented is both motivating and exciting,” said Stevens. “I am thrilled to be at The Murray Bank, serving with a hard-working staff and dedicated community bank.”

Allison grew up in West Palm Beach, Fl, but now resides in Marshall County with her husband John Stevens. She has worked previously at Bank of America and Lake Chem Federal Credit Union. They have three sons, twin boys Wyatt (8) and Colton (8), and  Leland (6).

“With nearly 20 years of banking experience in lending and mortgages, Allison is well-equipped to contribute to The Murray Bank’s ongoing success and growth,” said Tony Ryan, Executive Vice-President.  “Her skills and passion align perfectly with our company's values and vision, which will make her a valuable asset to our team.”

Allison can be reached at the Main Office of The Murray Bank, 405 South 12th Street, or by calling (270) 753-5626.

 Founded in Murray, KY, The Murray Bank is proud to be Murray and Calloway County’s only locally owned and operated bank. The Murray Bank has three offices; 405 South 12th Street, 700 North 12th Street, both in Murray, and in Hazel at 405 Main Street. The Murray Bank is an Equal Housing Lender, Member FDIC. 

Murray, KY –The Murray Bank has again earned a coveted 5-star Superior rating from Bauer Financial, an independent bank research and rating firm. This is the 20th consecutive year that they have received the highest ranking, which signifies that The Murray Bank is one of the strongest banks in the nation.

"The Murray Bank is one of the U.S. banks that evokes an image of a brighter banking future for our communities," notes Karen Dorway, President of BauerFinancial."Local decisions, responsive service and a dedication to serving their clients and community -- these are the hallmarks of community banks and they are alive and thriving at The Murray Bank."

BauerFinancial reviews banks on a quarterly basis using the raw data that banks file with financial regulators. Banks are rated based on a number of financial metrics including their capital ratio, profitability and loss trend, the level of delinquent loans and repossessed assets, the market value versus the book value of the investment portfolio, regulatory supervisory agreements, the community reinvestment ratings, and liquidity. Banks are rated on a scale of zero to five stars, with five stars being the strongest. No institution pays BauerFinancial to rate it, nor can any choose to be excluded. Consumers may obtain free star-ratings by visiting www.bauerfinancial.com

“We are very pleased to be once again recognized as a premier financial institution by BauerFinancial,” said Bob Hargrove, President and CEO of The Murray Bank. “This recognition not only speaks to the strength of our organization across many areas, it also signals our long-standing financial performance and commitment to providing the highest level of service to our customers, community, and partners.”


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