Citizens Bank hires Alan Jessup as EVP

Citizens Bank has named Alan Jessup to the bank’s leadership team as executive vice president and director of specialty lending. Jessup has more than 30 years of banking experience with community and regional banks.

“Alan’s reputation for building high-performing specialty lending platforms and leading teams through growth is second to none,” said Jeff Teague, Chairman and CEO of Citizens Bank. “Nothing is more important to Citizens Bank than our community bank culture. Alan’s desire to return to his community banking roots will only strengthen that culture.”

“I am truly excited to join Citizens Bank and work alongside a team that values growth, relationships, and community. My passion is building specialty lending platforms that empower clients and colleagues alike. Citizens Bank’s people-first mission resonates deeply with me, and I look forward to helping drive strategic initiatives that make a real difference for our customers and the communities we serve,” Jessup said.

Jessup is active in the community, serving on the boards of the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Saline County Planning Board, and is a graduate of the FBI Citizen’s Academy.

Poultry industry lending is a distinctive part of Citizens Bank’s portfolio. The lending team works with producers throughout Arkansas and neighboring states, offering support for expansion, modernization, and daily operations. Equipment finance is another area of growth at Citizens Bank.