Leslie Parnell named SVP of Treasury Management at Simmons Bank

Simmons Bank has named Leslie Parnell as senior vice president of treasury management and strategic development. Parnell will have direct oversight of Simmons’ Treasury Management team, including sales, product, customer implementation and servicing across the bank’s eight-state footprint. She will also focus on honing commercial delivery channels.

Parnell was previously with Bank of America, where she managed teams of large corporate and commercial U.S. and Canadian treasury fulfillment and service professionals. During her tenure, she was responsible for efficiency improvements focused on bank risk, compliance and associate development.

“Leslie specializes in overseeing clients from application to servicing, providing a seamless process that’s tailored to each customer’s needs,” said Matt Reddin, Simmons Bank’s executive vice president and president of banking enterprise. “As Simmons continues to break new ground, Leslie’s expertise will ensure that our customer service keeps pace with our growth.”

A Certified Treasury Professional, Parnell brings 22 years of industry experience to her role at Simmons. Parnell previously held roles in treasury management sales, product and training.

Parnell graduated from Lake Forest College in Illinois with a bachelor’s degree in economics and a minor in marketing and public relations.