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Pigeon Forge, Tenn. – SmartBank recently announced the promotion of Stephanie Bean to Regional Branch Administrator for upper East Tennessee.

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Stephanie Bean

As Regional Branch Administrator, she will oversee and manage branch operations in Sevier, Knox and Blount counties.

“We’re always pleased when we can provide talented employees the opportunity to grow within our organization,” said Mike Honeycutt, SmartBank’s Northeast Tennessee Regional President. “Stephanie has been a great leader at our Pigeon Forge Branch and has a history of providing great client service and being an invaluable asset to the SmartBank team. We’re excited to expand the scope of her responsibilities in this new role.”

Bean has more than 20 years of experience in the financial industry and has been with SmartBank for the past four years, serving as the Senior Branch Sales Manager in Pigeon Forge.

“It’s an honor to be given this opportunity and be a part of this outstanding organization,” said Bean. “We have an incredible team of talented people fully dedicated to building a better financial institution and providing exceptional client service.”

Bean is a 2004 graduate of the Consumer School of Lending and a 2013 graduate of Leadership Tomorrow. She serves on the board of Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic, Great Smoky Mountain Dance Theatre and Pigeon Forge Hospitality and Tourism Association. She is also a member of Pigeon Forge Rotary and First Baptist Church Sevierville.

For more information on SmartBank, visit www.smartbank.com.

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About SmartBank

SmartBank is a full-service commercial bank founded in 2007, with 36 branches and two loan production offices spanning Tennessee, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. Recruiting the best people, delivering exceptional client service, strategic branching and a disciplined approach to lending have contributed to SmartBank’s success. For more information on SmartBank, visit www.smartbank.com.