Michelle Brannon Blower named CresCom Bank branch manager for Greenville location
December 14, 2015
CresCom Bank, the community bank leader within the Carolinas, has appointed Michelle Brannon Blower branch manager for its Greenville-based branch.
Blower brings with her more than 30 years of financial experience, having served as a long-time employee of Sharonview Federal Credit Union in the roles of branch manager, lending manager, branch operations and vice president of sales and member relations, overseeing the sales strategy for more than 20 branches.
CresCom Bank opened its first Greenville branch, located at 3695 E. North St., in early September and plans to continue growth within the market.
“Michelle is a well-respected leader within the banking community and is a valuable asset to CresCom Bank as she takes on the role of branch manager,” said David L. Morrow, CEO of CresCom Bank. “The Greenville market is a growth opportunity for our community bank and we know that Michelle and our experienced team will help us successfully complete this endeavor.”
About CresCom Bank
CresCom Bank, a leader in community banking, is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and quality products to the communities it calls home, and prides itself on its strong knowledge of local business and economic trends. Currently, CresCom Bank has 27 branch locations throughout the Carolinas, in addition to a loan production office in Wilmington, N.C. Currently, CresCom Bank also owns and operates Crescent Mortgage Company which lends in 45 states, partners with 2,000 community banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers, and offers access to various loan programs. In 2015, the bank’s parent-holding company, Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO) ranked #1 on American Banker’s list of “Top 200 Community Banks and Thrifts as Ranked by Three-Year Average ROE.” It was also added to the Nasdaq Community Bank Index (ABAQ) by the American Banker’s Association. As of September 30, 2015, Carolina Financial Corporation had approximately $1.3 billion in total assets.
