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KS Bank welcomes Mark Eason as commercial relationship manager, SVP

By Staff Report, posted 8 months ago
Mark Eason

KS Bank, Inc. is proud to announce the addition of Mark Eason as commercial relationship manager and senior vice president. In this role, Eason will help expand deposit and loan growth throughout Harnett County focusing on the Lillington, Angier and Coats communities.  

Eason brings nearly 20 years of banking experience, most recently serving as Lillington area executive and senior vice president at a large regional bank. Over the course of his career, he has distinguished himself by building strong relationships with local businesses and civic organizations and managing high-performing loan and deposit portfolios. 

“He has an incredible ability to understand the needs of local businesses and deliver tailored solutions, which makes him an outstanding addition to our team.” added President/CEO of KS Bank Earl W. Worley, Jr. in a press release.  “We are thrilled to welcome Mark to KS Bank. His reputation for creating trust-based partnerships and championing local business growth is perfectly aligned with our mission. Together with Judy Page, our Commercial Relationship Manager in Dunn, Mark will help us deepen our impact in Harnett County.”

A Harnett County native, Eason lives in Lillington with his family. He graduated from Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia and serves as President of the Downtown Dunn Development Corporation Board.

Reflecting on his new role, Eason shared in a press release, “I’m excited to be part of KS Bank and to support its commitment to helping our communities grow. My passion is connecting with local businesses, listening to their goals, and working alongside them to succeed - right here at home.” 

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