Meet Our People

Your goals are our priority. Get to know the friendly professionals behind Robertson Banking Company.

Here to serve, here to deliver

We've enjoyed a long history of serving Alabama communities. The trust we've built up is a result of talented, personable leaders who take time to listen and act in your best interests. From the Executive Leaders to the Loan Officers who can help you reach your goals, we'd like to introduce our wonderful team.

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Administration

William Gary Holemon

President and CEO

Member 1

Peter Michael Reynolds, Jr.

EVP and

Chief Financial Officer

Member 2

Lee Pritchett

SVP and Bank Operations

Member 3

Katie Windham

SVP and Human Resources Officer

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Loan Officers

Member 13

James Whitfield "Whit" Bird, III

City President - Birmingham Market

Member 14

Allen Bishop

SVP and

Loan Officer/Trust

Member 15

Joey Heurion

City President-Tuscaloosa Market

Member 16

Mike Coggin

SVP and Commercial Lender

Member 17

Jason Ward

VP and Business Banker

Member 18

Kristi Parker

VP and Loan Officer

Member 19

Bill Holemon

AVP and Business Banker

Member 20

Stacey Ashe

AVP and Loan Officer

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Business Development

Becky Wharton

VP and Retail Branch Operations

Member 25

Kathleen Wideman

VP and Credit Administration

Member 26

Madeline Outlaw

Credit Analyst

Member 27

Boone Lane

VP and Branch Manager

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Gary joined Robertson Banking Company as a commercial lender in 1994. He is the Bank's President and CEO. He is also a member of the Board of Directors, and a shareholder. Prior to joining Robertson Banking Company, Gary worked with SouthTrust Bank in a variety of lending and management positions.

Gary graduated from the University of Alabama with a concentration in Finance and Bank Administration. He completed the Graduate School of Banking at LSU and the Southeastern School of Commercial Lending at Vanderbilt.

His public service includes his appointment as President of the Alabama Multifamily Loan Consortium, a not-for-profit corporation providing affordable housing financing for low income families, seniors, and the disabled throughout Alabama.

Gary has served with the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, Christmas on the River Board, Chamber of Commerce Board, Boy Scouts of America District Chairman, and the Demopolis City School Board. Gary is a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Gary and his wife, Janice, have two sons; William "Bill", and Wesley.

Pete is Robertson Banking Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He is a member of the Bank's Executive Management and is a shareholder. Pete began working at Robertson Banking Company in 1994. Prior to joining Robertson Banking Company, Pete worked with Cargill, the world's largest private agricultural company.

Pete earned a degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Finance from Cornell University in 1992. He completed the Graduate School of Investments and Financial Management at the University of South Carolina in 2000.

Pete serves as President of the Demopolis City School Foundation. He is also a founding board member of the Demopolis Area Business Council and currently serves in an executive role. Pete is the Secretary and Treasurer of the Board for Black Warrior Electric Cooperative. He also serves in a board role on the John C. Webb, III and Marie Suttle Webb Charitable Foundation.

Pete and his wife, Aimee, have three children; Michael, Conner, and Anne. He is a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church. Pete and Aimee own Reynolds Ranch and enjoy traveling and spending time outdoors.

Lee began his career at Planters Bank and Trust Company and became a part of the Robertson Banking Company family when the banks merged in 1999. Lee's experience spans many areas of banking including Lending, Branch Management, IT, and Operations. He is currently Senior Vice President and is responsible for I.T. and Operations of the Bank. Lee serves on the I.T. Committee, is a member of the Bank's Senior Management team, and is Secretary to the Board of Directors.

Lee earned a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Finance from Auburn University in 1996. He completed the Graduate School of Investments at Vanderbilt University in 1997 and the Graduate School of Banking at LSU in 2001.

Lee is a current member of the Industrial Development Board of Demopolis, Demopolis Area Business Council, and is a past Rotary President.

Lee and his wife, Kathy, have two children; Trey and Jack. They are active members of First United Methodist Church of Demopolis where Lee is a past Finance Chairman. Lee and Kathy enjoy spending time on the baseball field, tennis courts, and golf course with their boys and love traveling as a family.

Katie joined Robertson Banking Company as the Human Resources Officer in 2005. She is responsible for staffing, payroll, and benefits for the Bank.

Katie earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Auburn University in 2000. After graduating, she worked for SouthTrust Bank as a Recruiter in their retail banking division.

Katie is an active member of the Demopolis Rotary Club where she served as President from 2015-2016 and was named Rotarian of the Year in 2012. She serves on the Board of Directors for Bankers 2 Leaders, a division of the Alabama Bankers Association.

Katie and her husband, Corey, have two children; Brady and Alex. They are active members of the First United Methodist Church in Demopolis where she is a member of the Praise Team.

Whit joined Robertson Banking Company as City Executive of the Birmingham market in 2017. Whit began his banking career at Regions Bank in 1999. With over 20 years of experience in the banking industry, Whit has worked as a Loan Review Officer, Construction Lending Officer, and a Commercial Real Estate Lending Officer. His experience as a lender has allowed him to manage a commercial lending portfolio consisting of all types of income producing property as well as a homebuilder portfolio.

Whit is a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Finance. He is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM).

Whit is active in the community and serves as Treasurer with the Friends of Gaineswood, board member of the Alabama Chapter of CCIM, board member of the Birmingham Delta Waterfowl Chapter, and is a former member of the Junior Board of Glenwood serving ten years.

Whit and his wife, Jennifer, have two sons, J.W. and Davis. Whit enjoys hunting, fishing, playing golf, and is an active member of All Saint's Episcopal Church where he serves on the Finance Committee.

Allen joined Robertson Banking Company in 1987 as a management trainee. He specializes in 1-4 family residential lending in addition to Commercial and small business lending. He also works in a business development role with our Trust Department. He currently serves as lender, trust officer, and shareholder.

He earned a degree in Corporate Finance and Investment Management with the University of Alabama. He is also a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University and Southern Trust School at Birmingham Southern.

Allen's community service activities include serving as Chairman of the Board for Whitfield Regional Hospital, Chairman of the Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of Christmas on the River, Board Member of the Black Warrior Council, BSA and Member of the Demopolis Lions Club. He has received the Paul Harris Fellowship Award by the Demopolis Rotary Club, the Melvin Jones Fellowship by the Demopolis Lions Club, and the Hugh A. Lloyd Lifetime Scouting Achievement Award by the Black Warrior Council.

In his spare time, Allen enjoys attending Alabama football games, reading, and working outdoors at home. He and his wife, Donna, are members of First Baptist Church in Demopolis. They are avid travelers, having visited all 50 states and recently traveled to Switzerland.

In 2004, Joey joined Robertson Banking Company as Vice President serving as a consumer and small business lender specializing in agricultural and real estate lending. In 2010, he transitioned to our Tuscaloosa office as a commercial lender lending on investment and owner-occupied real estate. Prior to joining Robertson Banking Company, Joey worked at Community Bank as an Assistant Vice President and Loan Officer. In 2021, Joey was promoted to City President for the Tuscaloosa Market.

His public service includes 7 years on the Board of Trustees for Southern Academy. He is a past President of the Greensboro Rotary Club and a current member of the Tuscaloosa Morning Rotary Club.

Joey earned a Bachelor's degree in Speech Communication and Public Relations from Auburn University and is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at LSU, the Mid-South School of Banking in Memphis, and the Southeastern School of Commercial Lending at Vanderbilt.

Joey has two children; a son Andrew, and a daughter, Parker. He has a ranch and is a classic car enthusiast.

Mike worked as a Teller during the summers while in college and developed an interest in Banking. He began working as a Credit Analyst for Compass Bank in 1995. Since that time, Mike has gained extensive experience working in Commercial Lending, Construction Lending, Commercial Real Estate Lending, and Private Banking. Mike also obtained his Series 7 and 63 licenses while working as a Private Banker.

Mike is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a degree in Accounting. He also obtained a MBA from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Mike has served on the board of Girls Inc. of Central Alabama for several years and served as its Treasurer for two years.

Mike and his wife, Jennifer, have two daughters, Kennedy and Campbell. Mike enjoys Alabama football, spending time with his family, grilling, and occasionally playing golf. Mike is a member of South Highland Presbyterian Church where he has served as an Elder and on numerous committees including Finance, Administration, and Personnel.

Jason joined Robertson Banking Company in September 2021 after working for the U.S. Small Business Administration. He previously worked for BBVA Compass and Renasant Bank as a Retail Manager, Private Banker, and Relationship Manager.

Jason received his Bachelor's degree in Marketing from The University of Alabama. He was recently appointed by the Northport City Council to the Planning and Zoning Commission after serving six years on the City of Northport's Zoning Board of Adjustments.

Jason and his wife, Jenna, have two children, Bennett and Emily. They are members of Five Points Baptist Church. Jason enjoys any activity related to The University of Alabama and coaching his son's sports teams.

Kristi began working at Robertson Banking Company in 1999 after attending The University of West Alabama. In 2006, she transitioned to a Loan Secretary position where she has been involved in loan training and customer service. Kristi was promoted in 2009 to Assistant Cashier and in 2016 to Executive Assistant.

She is a 2019 graduate of The Southeastern School of Consumer Lending at Vanderbilt University.

Her past civic involvement includes Leadership Marengo, the March of Dimes, and the American Cancer Society. She is currently a member of the Demopolis Kiwanis Club, a Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member, and volunteers with the Community Classroom Connections program at Westside Elementary and with Read Across America.

In Kristi's spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time outdoors.

NMLS#: 1869527

Bill joined Robertson Banking Company as a Business Banker in April 2020. Bill works in our Tuscaloosa Market. Prior to joining Robertson Banking Company, Bill worked as a Portfolio Analyst at First National Bankers Bank in Baton Rouge, LA.

Bill is a Demopolis native and a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He earned a degree in Finance with a specialization in Banking and Financial Services.

Bill is a member of First United Methodist Church. Bill enjoys playing golf, working out, watching sports, and fishing.

NMLS#: 2064389

Stacey began working at Robertson Banking Company in November of 2021. She is a native of Demopolis and graduated from Demopolis High School in 1994. She then attended the University of West Alabama. Stacey graduated from the Alabama Banking School in October of 2020 and was the secretary for her graduating class. She has 10 years of banking experience and is a licensed real estate broker.

Stacey's community involvement includes Leadership Sumter, Chair of the Sumter County Board of Equalization, Chairman of the Board for The Sumter County Tax Assessor, Member of the Downtown Revitalizing Board for the City of Livingston, Planning and Zoning Committee for the City of Livingston, serves as a Cabinet Member for United Way of West Alabama, and the Big Bee Baptist Association Director of Discipleship Training and Member at Large.

Stacey is married to Michael Ashe and has one son, Ashton Lee Ashe. In her spare time, she enjoys time with her family, Alabama football, and reading. Stacey and her family are members of Siloam Baptist Church.

Becky serves as the Retail Banking Officer for the Tuscaloosa and Marengo County markets. Her 28-year banking career has focused on retail and commercial deposit customers, managing multiple branches, and building customer relationships.

She earned an Associate in Banking degree from Shelton State Community College in 1994. Throughout her career, Becky has been active in the local community. Her past civic involvement includes three years as a West Alabama Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, graduate of Leadership Tuscaloosa class of 2015, and she served four years as Secretary for the Accounting & Financial Women's Alliance Chapter in Tuscaloosa.

Becky is a native of Northport, Alabama, where she and her husband Billy reside. They have two boys and are long-time members of Carroll's Creek Baptist Church.

Kathleen joined Robertson Banking Company as a Credit Analyst in 2012. She is responsible for analyzing, summarizing, and managing the Bank client's financial statements and tax returns for presentation to our lenders and loan committee members. She assists loan officers with business development and management of commercial customer relationships.

Kathleen earned an Accounting degree with a minor in Computer Applications and Technology from the University of Alabama. After graduation, she worked in public accounting in Birmingham and gained experience in individual and business tax preparation and bookkeeping for commercial clients. She later worked at BBVA Compass in Birmingham as an Accounting Officer.

Kathleen's community involvement includes serving on the Board of the Demopolis Country Club as Treasurer, Kiwanis Club, volunteering as a Classroom Community Connector with Demopolis City Schools, volunteering with Read Across America, and serving as President of the Silhouette Club. Other past civic services include Leadership Marengo, Treasurer of the Two Rivers Arts Council, March of Dimes, and serving on the West Alabama Christian Advisory Board.

Kathleen and her husband John have two daughters, Peyton and Anne Barrett. She is a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church. In her spare time, Kathleen enjoys running, kickboxing, and spending time outdoors with her family.

Madeline joined Robertson Banking Company in 2019 as a Loan Officer in the Demopolis area. Madeline graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Business and Economics and immediately began to build her experience as a loan officer in Auburn, AL. After getting married in June of 2019, she moved to West Alabama and briefly worked in the insurance industry before embarking on her career with Robertson Banking Company.

Madeline's previous community involvement includes the Auburn Young Professionals, as well as other civic activities including the Auburn College of Agriculture Ambassadors and the Auburn Christian Student Center.

Madeline and her husband, Austin, are active members of the Livingston Church of Christ. She is a trained and certified yoga instructor, and her favorite pastimes include cooking, hunting, taking and teaching yoga classes, and designing/creating jewelry.

NMLS#: 1685160

Boone joined Robertson Banking Company in December 2021 bringing 10 years of banking experience. He previously worked for Valley Bank and Synovus as a Retail Manager and Personal Banker.

Boone attended Murray State University. He is originally from West Kentucky and relocated to Birmingham in 2012.

Boone serves on the board of the Birmingham Urban League. He enjoys playing tennis, watching sports, and snow skiing.