About Us

Original Banking House 1914-1921

Community business leaders formed The Commercial Bank in 1914 in DeKalb, Mississippi. The bank quickly became an integral part of DeKalb and Kemper County. In 90-plus years there have only been 7 Presidents, reflecting the stability of the bank management.

The first 57 years saw only two presidents: Charles Rosenbaum and T.A. Stennis. Michael Dudley, a native of DeKalb, is the current President and Chief Executive Officer. In 1995, The Commercial Bank introduced its special brand of independent banking to Lauderdale County by opening a branch in Collinsville. Shortly thereafter, branches were opened at Briarwood and in Meridian’s medical district downtown. The Commercial Bank continued its expansion by opening a branch in Philadelphia in 2007.

Second Banking House 1922-1971

We look forward to serving the citizens of East Mississippi for many years to come. We welcome the opportunity to meet you personally, so come by any of our branches and learn how we can assist you in meeting your financial goals.

Current Board of Directors: Michael Dudley, Wyatt Webb, Margaret Womble, Robert Sanford, Jimmy Spinks, Kent McLain, David Sorrels, William Clay, William Pilgrim

Officers:

Michael Dudley, President & CEO
Wyatt Webb, Executive VP & CFO
Kyle Covington, SVP & Senior Lendor, Downtown Meridian office
Steve Holland, VP & CIO, Downtown Meridian office
Gloria Cumberland, VP & Operations, DeKalb office
Dexter Thornton, VP & Branch Administrator, Collinsville office
Leah Hearn, VP & Compliance Officer, Downtown Meridian office
Chuck Alderman, VP & Business Development Officer, Philadelphia office
Kenny Dickerson, VP & Loan Officer, Philadelphia office
Jerome Evans, VP & Branch Manager, Downtown Meridian office
John Lyle Briggs, VP & Loan Officer, DeKalb office
Justin Branstter, AVP & Branch Manager, Collinsville office
Craig Espey, AVP & Branch Manager, Philadelphia office