Mountain Commerce Bank (MCB) announced today the appointment of Kevin W. Horne, EVP/Area President and Chief Credit Officer, to its Board of Directors.

Horne is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, the Southeastern School of Commercial Lending, and the Southeastern School of Advanced Commercial Lending.  He has completed all certified financial planner courses through East Tennessee State University. Horne brings over fourteen years experience in the financial industry to his new role on the Board.

Horne’s recent promotion to Chief Credit Officer and skill in the development of policy and credit review, and management are indication of his strong and consistent leadership.

“Kevin Horne is that rare executive, willing to unselfishly take on and successfully complete every task an organization requires.  We are pleased to have this opportunity to recognize Horne’s hard work and dedication.  He exemplifies the core values of Mountain Commerce Bank.” said Bill Edwards, President and CEO.

Mountain Commerce Bank (MCB) has promoted Brice Chapman from Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering Analyst to BSA Officer. A graduate of Crown College, Chapman brings over five years of experience in the financial industry and BSA certification to his new position.

During his tenure at Mountain Commerce Bank, Chapman has demonstrated the unwavering integrity crucial to maintaining the security and compliance of MCB’s BSA Program. He epitomizes such core values that have made MCB a trusted institution for 100 years.

“People like Brice Chapman make us proud to serve the East Tennessee community. MountainCommerce Bank is pleased to recognize Chapman’s hard work and his dedication to MCB’ssecurity and compliance, a vital aspect of who we are and what we do,” said Bill Edwards,President and CEO.

Mountain Commerce Bank (MCB) welcomes three new employees: Debra Grecol, Virginia Dover, and Laura “Sissy” Kelly.

Debra Grecol, a mortgage consultant out of the Atlanta area, was named Mortgage Department Manager. With over 30 years’ experience in the banking and mortgage industries, Grecol will lead the secondary mortgage team, manage all aspects of the mortgage function, develop and implement policies and procedures, and generate new mortgage business for MCB.

Virginia Dover’s 18 years of experience in the banking industry with institutions like American Trust Bank and United Community Bank will serve her well in her capacity as MCB’s new Training Coordinator. With an emphasis on Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance and operational training, she will oversee the training of new tellers, development of training schedules and presentation materials, and coordination of outside training opportunities.

The newest teller at the Limited Centre in Johnson City, Laura “Sissy” Kelly has also worked for First Bank and Trust Co and Fort Sill National Bank in Kingsport. She brings 23 years’ worth of customer service, sales, and head/vault teller experience to MCB.

“We welcome these new team members to the MCB Team. Our staff make MCB what it is—a local bank proud to build long-term relationships in the East Tennessee community and offer top-quality service,” said Bill Edwards, President and CEO.