ServisFirst Bank Huntsville Announces Promotion of Three Team Members

Rachel Guthrie, Elizabeth Feick, and Jonathan Ceci Promoted
 
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), is pleased to announce the promotion of Rachel Guthrie to Vice President, Credit Officer; Elizabeth Feick to Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer; and Jonathan Ceci to Assistant Relationship Manager and Banking Officer. 
 
“Rachel, Elizabeth, and Jonathan each bring a great mix of drive, integrity, and dedication to their roles,” states Andy Kattos, Regional CEO of ServisFirst Bank Huntsville. “We’re proud of how they’ve grown with us, and their hard work continues to make a real impact on our team and the clients we serve across North Alabama.”
 
Rachel Guthrie, Vice President, Credit Officer
 
Rachel Guthrie, promoted at ServisFirst Bank Huntsville, now holds the title of Vice President, Credit Officer. Rachel began her career with ServisFirst Bank in May 2019 as a Credit Analyst after earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Auburn University. She has since advanced steadily through the organization, being named Assistant Relationship Manager and Banking Officer in December 2021, and then Assistant Vice President in June 2023. Known for her strong loan structuring skills and proactive support of complex client portfolios, Rachel plays a key role in mentoring analysts and supporting top-performing lenders. In her new role, she will serve as a backup credit liaison to the Birmingham office. She earned her MBA from the University of North Alabama in July 2022 and remains actively involved in the community through her volunteer work with The CornerStone Initiative and as a member of the Community Bank Partners board.
 
Elizabeth Feick as Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer
 
Elizabeth Feick, promoted at ServisFirst Bank Huntsville, now holds the title of Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer. Elizabeth began her journey at ServisFirst in October 2016 as an intern while attending the University of Alabama in Huntsville and quickly excelled in a full-time credit analyst role. In 2018, Elizabeth earned her MBA and, by November 2021, was promoted to the Commercial Banking team. Since then, she has built an impressive Commercial & Industrial (C&I) portfolio, managing nearly $100 million in deposits and $75 million in loans. Elizabeth manages many of the bank’s key government contractor relationships and continues to make a significant impact on the Huntsville market. In addition to her banking success, Elizabeth serves as Treasurer of the National Children’s Advocacy Center’s Board of Directors and is on The CornerStone Initiative’s Board of Directors. She is a graduate of Leadership Greater Huntsville Connect and participates in Huntsville’s inaugural Momentum Upward Class.
 
Jonathan Ceci, Assistant Relationship Manager and Banking Officer
 
Jonathan Ceci, promoted at ServisFirst Bank Huntsville, now holds the title of Assistant Relationship Manager and Banking Officer. Jonathan first joined the team as a Summer and Winter intern in 2022 while completing his studies at the University of Alabama, where he graduated summa cum laude in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance. Upon graduation, he joined ServisFirst full-time as a Credit Analyst and quickly proved himself as a dependable, team-oriented professional. Jonathan has been instrumental in underwriting for multiple officers and will now continue to support Jim Holtkamp and Elizabeth Feick as a Portfolio Manager while expanding his responsibilities in client relations. He was recently selected to participate in Leadership Greater Huntsville’s upcoming Connect Class 28, representing the next generation of business leaders in North Alabama.
 
For more information regarding ServisFirst Bank’s recent promotions in Huntsville, please contact Krista Conlin at Krista@KCProjects.net. For more about ServisFirst Bank, please visit www.servisfirstbank.com.
 
ABOUT SERVISFIRST BANK 
 
ServisFirst Bank is a full-service commercial bank focused on commercial banking, correspondent banking, treasury management, private banking and the professional consumer market, emphasizing competitive products, state-of-the-art technology and a focus on quality service. Recently, the Bank announced that its assets exceed $18 billion. The Bank offers sophisticated treasury management products, Internet banking, home mortgage lending, remote deposit express banking, and highly competitive rates. 
 
ServisFirst Bank was formed in May 2005, and has offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. In April 2015, and annually thereafter, ServisFirst Bank has earned investment- grade ratings and a stable outlook from Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA), which measures companies’ financial fundamentals. ServisFirstBancshares, Inc. files periodic reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Copies of its filings may be obtained at www.servisfirstbancshares.com.
 
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