MURRAY – The Murray Bank is pleased to announce that Eleshia Brandon has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice-President. Brandon joined The Murray Bank in 2002 and has most recently served as Sr. Vice-President Compliance and BSA.
“This promotion has been 23 years in the making and I do not accept it lightly,” Brandon said. “I appreciate the trust the Board of Directors has in me and with every decision I make, I will always have the Bank, along with its employees and customers, best interests at heart. I fully intend to help President & CEO Tony Ryan lead this bank forward with a continued success we are so capable of achieving. I love working at The Murray Bank and am excited about what the future holds.”
Brandon graduated from Calloway County High School in 1997 and Murray State University with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 2008. Eleshia joined The Murray Bank in 2002 and has since held positions as Loan Officer, Compliance Officer, and most recently Sr. Vice President. She has been married to her husband Ricky for 24 years and they have one daughter, Rachel Reese.
Eleshia graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Barrett School of Banking in 2023. Over the past two years she has had specialized training in Compliance Management and Bank Secrecy/Anti-Money Laundering. During her time at the bank, Eleshia has been a member of Kentucky Bankers Association Leadership Council Board, Kentucky Bankers Association Emerging Leaders, Murray High FRYSC Advisory Council, Compliance Resource, LLC Board, and Leadership Murray.
“Eleshia’s commitment to our Bank, community, and employees truly expresses The Murray Bank’s mission,” said Tony Ryan, President and CEO. “Her strong leadership skills and deep industry knowledge, combined with her ability to navigate risk and the changing regulatory environment, make her the perfect choice for this role.”
