Sending a Message That Matters
Speaker
Susan Stephenson
Co-Founder, Co-Chairman & President
Independent Bank
Established in 1998, Independent Bank is now a $930 million institution, the second largest bank headquartered in Shelby County. One of the fastest growing financial institutions in Tennessee history, Independent Bank is also one of the top performing banks in the state and country in terms of earnings, margins and asset quality.
Prior to starting Independent Bank, she was Chairman, President and CEO of Boatmen’s Bank of Tennessee. When named to the position in 1995, the 37-year-old Stephenson was the first female bank Chairman and CEO in Tennessee history. Following their acquisition of Boatmen’s Bancshares, Nations Bank appointed her President of their Memphis/West Tennessee market.
Susan is a member of the
Chairman's Circle and currently serves on the board for St. Louis Federal Reserve. She is deeply involved in the Memphis community having served on many boards including:
- New Memphis Institute (Past Chair)
- Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis (Past Chair)
- historic Elmwood Cemetery (Treasurer and Trustee)
- Baptist Women's Advisory Board (current member)
- Memphis Society of Entrepreneurs (current member)
- American Cancer Society, Memphis Chapter (Past President)
- Memphis Development Foundation (Past Treasurer)
- Grace St. Luke's School Board (Past Treasurer)
- And many other boards
Come Learn and Network while Enjoying a Complimentary Lunch.
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