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Business Wire
3 days ago
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- Business Wire
American Pride Bank Welcomes Kristie McMahan as Chief Credit Officer
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Pride Bank is pleased to announce that Kristie McMahan has joined the organization as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer. With nearly 25 years of banking experience, McMahan brings a strong track record of leadership across credit and risk management, commercial and private banking, and operational strategy. Throughout her career, McMahan has held a number of senior leadership roles, including Director of Commercial Administration, Credit Administration Manager, Loan Operations Manager, and Senior Credit Underwriter. She also has experience as a relationship and portfolio manager, along with financial leadership roles in private equity and international manufacturing, giving her a well-rounded perspective on financial strategy and credit discipline. McMahan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Finance from Wofford College and an MBA with concentrations in Finance and Risk Management from the University of Georgia. She is widely respected for her strategic insight and dedication to long-term organizational success. Kristie lives in Decatur, Georgia with her husband, Scott, and their two daughters. About American Pride Bank American Pride Bank was founded in 2007 by first-generation Americans and entrepreneurs to ensure that everyone has access to the financial products and services needed to earn their American Dream. The bank specializes in serving high-touch, relationship banking solutions that create pathways for generational wealth-building and business success. Through responsive financial services, American Pride Bank helps small business owners and communities thrive. We take pride in seeing our customers succeed and knowing we played a part in their journey. At American Pride Bank, your success is our pride.
Business Wire
29-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
American Pride Bank Welcomes Dominik Mjartan as Chief Executive Officer
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Bancorp Inc. is proud to formally announce the appointment of Dominik Mjartan as Chief Executive Officer for both American Bancorp Inc. and its subsidiary, American Pride Bank. A seasoned banker with over twenty years of experience, Mjartan comes with a proven track record of growing both financial and social returns. After just six months under his leadership, American Pride Bank has grown its total assets by 46% and crossed $540 million. A seasoned banker with over twenty years of experience, Mjartan comes with a proven track record of growing both financial and social returns. After just six months under his leadership, American Pride Bank has grown its total assets by 46% Share An immigrant from Slovakia, Mjartan came to the United States as a teenager with a dream of becoming an entrepreneur. Since, he has become known as an innovative executive who consistently delivers on both margin and mission. Mjartan comes to American Bancorp Inc. after serving as President and CEO for Optus Bank in South Carolina, where shareholders realized an exponential return on equity under his leadership. Throughout his career as an executive, Mjartan has been leaving an imprint the banking sector; he is a founding director of Climate First Bank and has served as an advisory board member for the FDIC, a director of the Community Development Bankers Association, and the National Bankers Association, among others. His leadership and business success earned him recognition as an EY Entrepreneur of the Year® Southeast this past year. At American Bancorp Inc., Mjartan has already set a bold new trajectory of growth, increasing the balance sheet by more than $170 million, including $36 million in new capital. The company also secured a designation as a Public Benefit Corporation and Minority Depository Institution (MDI). 'With Dom on board, we are entering an exciting new season for the bank. His vision and dedication are driving us forward as we build a national footprint. The future couldn't be brighter,' said Ajitkumar "Adam" Patel, founding director and chairman of the board of American Pride Bank and American Bancorp Inc. Under Patel's leadership as Chairman, the Bank has been positioning itself to scale nationwide while delivering elite banking services. Founded in 2007 by first-generation Americans and entrepreneurs, American Pride Bank was established to ensure that every person has access to the financial products, services, and knowledge they need to earn their American Dream. Mjartan remarked, 'I am deeply moved by American Pride Bank's history and inspired by its founders, directors, and strong team. Together, we're going to build a bank that the financial sector has been missing: one that combines the relational, people-driven prowess of community banks with the capacity, technology, and scale of a Wall Street Enterprise. Thanks to everyone's efforts, we are well on our way.' For more information about American Pride Bank and to stay informed about new products, services, and opportunities, visit About American Pride Bank American Pride Bank was founded in 2007 by first-generation Americans and entrepreneurs to ensure that everyone has access to the financial products and services needed to earn their American Dream. The bank specializes in serving high-touch, relationship banking solutions that create pathways for generational wealth-building and business success. Through responsive financial services, American Pride Bank helps small business owners and communities thrive. We take pride in seeing our customers succeed and knowing we played a part in their journey.
