Jake Pepper
Jake Pepper

Jake Pepper, AVP and Branch Manager of Planters Bank in Princeton, has been named a 2018 Emerging Leader by the Kentucky Bankers Association.  The KBA’s Emerging Leaders program is designed to find and develop future financial leaders in Kentucky through specific and comprehensive bank and community related activities. 

“The Emerging Leaders program is our way of guiding the next generation of bankers into becoming exceptional leaders,” said Ballard W. Cassady Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of the KBA. “This program is a stepping stone; it not only provides them with experience and engagement among their peers, but it involves them with our organization by giving them a first-hand look at how we work together with our banks on a daily basis to ensure the success of our industry.”

Also selected to the 2018 class of Emerging Leaders are: Eleshia Brandon, The Murray Bank, Murray; Mackenzie Carter, Farmers National Bank, Scottsville; S. Ryan Newcomb, United Bank & Capital Trust Co., Frankfort; Kelcey Dane Rock, Hancock Bank and Trust Company, Bowling Green; R. Taylor Rousey, Casey County Bank, Liberty; Amber Smith, Morgantown Bank & Trust, Morgantown; Hayley Thomas, West Point Bank, Radcliff; Jessica Watts, First Federal Savings & Loan of Hazard, Hazard

“The banking industry is proud to have such strong future leadership to assist in strengthening Kentucky, its communities and its banking industry.” Debra K. Stamper

The KBA, based in Louisville and celebrating its 127th year of serving Kentucky banks and their customers, advocates for its member banks and thrifts at the state and national levels. With legislative, regulatory, legal, compliance and educational support, along with vetted and endorsed products and services, the KBA is an integral part of the financial health of the Commonwealth.