Hue Townsend, CEO of Guaranty Bank, announced the hiring of Allen Hudspeth as Senior Vice President Regional Commercial Banker based out of the bank's Vicksburg office.

Hudspeth brings decades of experience in commercial lending and relationship banking, along with a deep understanding of the Vicksburg market and the businesses that fuel its economy. In his new role, he will partner with local business owners and entrepreneurs to deliver tailored lending solutions and long-term financial support.

A Vicksburg native, Hudspeth holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Mississippi State University. He is also a graduate of the Mississippi School of Banking at the University of Mississippi and the Southeastern School of Commercial Lending in Nashville, Tenn. Throughout his career he has held key leadership positions in banking.

Beyond the banking sector, Hudspeth is a well-known leader in the Vicksburg community. He serves on the boards of the Vicksburg-Warren Chamber of Commerce, Delta Council, Vicksburg YMCA and Merit Health River Region Hospital. He is a past president of both the Rotary Club of Vicksburg and the YMCA Y’s Men’s Club, and he currently serves as Head Usher and finance committee member at Crawford Street United Methodist Church.

“Allen has spent his career investing in people and businesses of Vicksburg,” said William Kemp, President of Guaranty Bank’s Vicksburg office. “His leadership style, deep local roots, and relationship-first mindset align perfectly with our vision. We are excited to have him join our team and help us continue delivering exceptional service to this community.”

Guaranty Bank is excited to welcome Allen and looks forward to the leadership, experience and personal service he brings to the Vicksburg community.