Sterling Bank opens a branch In Bentonville
Popular Bluff, Mo.-based Sterling Bank recently opened a three-story, full-service branch at 1001 S. Walton Blvd. in Bentonville. Scott Spencer, president and CEO of Sterling Bank, said this is the bank’s third Arkansas location, providing traditional banking services.
The bank also has locations in Rogers and Fayetteville. In February, the bank will open its 16th location in Little Rock, the release shows.
“We are very eager to serve the Bentonville community and participate in the growing Northwest Arkansas economy,” Spencer said. “We believe Sterling provides the finest staff and products available, and our customers will appreciate the local banking decisions Sterling offers.”
Asked about the Bentonville location’s square footage, construction costs and staff number, a company spokeswoman said no further information was available.
According to the bank’s press release, Arkansas President Johnathon Welch developed the leadership team. Phillip Roller will serve as vice president and Bentonville’s bank manager with support from Assistant Vice President Erica Goins, who will oversee branch operations.
The Sterling Community Board of Arkansas will support the new location along with the existing locations in Fayetteville and Rogers. Board members include Eric Arthur, Welch, Dan Cheek, Alan Cole, Daniel Ellis, Cory Scott, Holland Weaver, Jordan Patterson, Jay Robbins, Roller and Hillary Shipp.
The new branch features a large community room for meetings and events for customers, community partners and organizations. Mixd Gallery provided the local art on display throughout the bank.
The architect was Dille Pollard Architecture, and the general contractor was Commerce Construction Co. Crafton Tull and Case Engineering Inc. provided engineering services, and Emma Lambeth Designs provided interior design services.
As of Sept. 30, Sterling Bank’s assets were $1.42 billion, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Sterling Bank is a subsidiary of Sterling Bancshares Inc. and operates 15 locations in three states: Arkansas, Illinois and Missouri.