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NBH Bank is pleased to announce Mike Smith has joined our team as Managing Director, Franchise Finance. With nearly 30 years of experience in franchise financial services, Mike brings a wealth of expertise building and scaling franchise industry relationships. Throughout his career, Mike has held leadership roles at SunTrust Bank (now Truist), Atlantic Capital Bank, and SouthState Bank, where he led teams and strategic client relationships in the franchise banking sector. In his new role at NBH Bank, Mike will be responsible for developing and deepening client relationships with experienced and growing multi-unit franchisees of well-established, expanding brands. Welcome to the team, Mike!

Excited to share a sweet success! We recently closed a deal with a franchisee of a national specialty cake company, and it’s a great example of how NBH Bank’s Franchise Finance Team delivers tailored financial solutions—from senior secured debt to treasury services. At NBH Bank, we believe the franchise industry is woven into the fabric of our communities. Our collaborative, common-sense approach helps franchise businesses grow with confidence. If you're in the franchise space and looking for a financial partner who understands your goals, let’s connect!

National Bank Holdings Corporation will acquire Vista Bancshares, Inc. and further expand its footprint in Texas.   “We are pleased to welcome Vista Bancshares, an organization with strong leadership and deep ties to their communities, into the NBH family,” said Tim Laney, Chairman and CEO of National Bank Holdings Corporation. “This strategic partnership expands our footprint within the dynamic and fast-growing Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. We have a deep appreciation for Vista’s 113-year history in Texas, and we look forward to continuing Vista’s legacy of community partnership. The combination of our fortress balance sheet and Vista’s exceptional client service enables us to offer differentiated and expanded banking services for clients, enhanced career opportunities for associates, and a strong commitment to making a difference in the communities we serve. By expanding our footprint in Texas, we strengthen our position as a premier regional bank focused on commercial and business banking.”   Read more in the press release: https://lnkd.in/gUFJzC3i 

NBH Bank is pleased to announce that Bobby Oliver, Jr. has joined our team as Senior Managing Director, Head of Franchise Finance. With more than 30 years of experience in financial services, Bobby brings a wealth of expertise in building and scaling specialized industry groups.   Throughout his career, Bobby has held leadership roles at CrossFirst Bank, Cadence Bank, and Bank of America, where he led teams across the franchise, healthcare, and commercial banking sectors.    In his new role at NBH Bank, Bobby will lead the strategy and business development efforts for the Franchise Finance team, with a focus on deepening client relationships and driving growth across the franchise sector. Please join us in welcoming Bobby to the NBH Bank team!

NBH Bank announces the return of Cale Rice as Managing Director of Food & Agribusiness. In this role, Cale will lead the growth and management of the Bank’s Food & Agribusiness portfolio, partnering with clients to support their long-term business strategies and expansion goals. Cale brings over 15 years of experience in the agriculture and food industry, with deep financial expertise across the entire supply chain -- from farm to table. Raised on his family’s farming and ranching operation, he developed a strong foundation in agriculture that continues to inform his work today. His acumen spans supply chain finance, financial analysis, and relationship management, serving clients nationwide from the farm gate through final processing. Welcome back, Cale!

National Bank Holding Corporation has been named to the 2025 KBW Bank Honor Roll! Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. (KBW), a leading specialist investment bank to the financial services and fintech sectors, recently named 16 U.S. banking institutions - just 5% of all eligible banks - to the coveted 2025 KBW Bank Honor Roll. This exclusive annual list highlights banking institutions that have demonstrated a consistently strong track record of earnings growth over the past decade. Thank you, KBW, for this recognition. Click below to read more. https://lnkd.in/eYEjHmh6

We are proud to be named one of America’s Best Banks by Forbes, ranking #35 overall! https://lnkd.in/gBwjHFqJ

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