The words Live, Work, Create on a brick wall
With over a decade of experience, Kari serves Studio’s Music, Arts, and Entertainment clients providing innovative and exclusive services to individuals in the industry.
Full Bio >Union University
God, my mom (Karen), Bruno Mars, Michael Buble, and the amazing Nashville Music Community
TPAC, Nashville Symphony, The Ryman, Nashville Predators, Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, County Music Hall of Fame & Museum, Las Palmas, Sam’s Place: Nipper’s Corner, Ellington Agricultural Center, and Radnor Lake
Philippians 4:4-9
Rachell is a Chattanooga-based commercial banker with a decade of experience across business lending, treasury management, and retail banking. Named one of ICBA’s 40 under 40 in 2024, she is a former entrepreneur, that offers practical, strategic solutions to businesses and nonprofits.
Full Bio >Bryan College
I serve on the board of Be The Change Youth Initiative and as an advisory board member for the University of Tennessee at Knoxville’s for Women in Leadership Program.
I regularly volunteer with organizations such as Junior Achievement, the Austin Hatcher Foundation, Miracle League, and more. I also participate in community giving groups like 100 Women Who Care, supporting nonprofits across Chattanooga.
Bonnie has served the needs of business, commercial and corporate banking clients in the Chattanooga area for nearly 35 years.
Full Bio >University of Alabama
Volunteer – Communities in Schools, GraduRun, Lana’s Love, Miracle League
God. Entrepreneurs. Country Music Artists
Stadiums (The Lookouts and Finley), The Signal, Stir
With over 28 years of experience as a trusted leader in the Greater Chattanooga market, Jeff has played a key role in shaping its economic landscape through strategic lending in Commercial Real Estate, commercial and industrial, and SBA financing.
Full Bio >University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Bachelor’s of Science and Master’s of Business Administration in Finance
With four decades of experience in the Middle Tennessee community, Mark is a trusted source for proven banking solutions.
Full Bio >David Lipscomb College
Gordon Lightfoot, Dave Mathews, Ted Nugent
Center Hill Lake, Smoky Mountains, Neyland Stadium
“You’re going to need a bigger boat.” — Jaws
“A monkey won’t turn loose of one limb till it has a firm grip on the next.” — James Bond
A trusted leader with expertise in loans, deposits, and treasury management products for commercial real estate owners, investors and developers.
Full Bio >Emory University, B.A. Economics & B.A. Mathematics; Oxford College of Emory University, A.A.
Dan Brown, Leon Bridges, Linus Hall (Yazoo – Dos Perros), Jimmy Buffett, and Kirsten Butler (she created my two beautiful and talented daughters!)
Old Hickory Lake, Husk, Nashville greenways, Nashville Predators
“If we weren’t all crazy, we would go insane.” — Jimmy Buffet
David’s decades of experience in Middle Tennessee’s banking and finance community have given him trusted relationships and extensive expertise helping others.
Full Bio >David Lipscomb University
“You can’t stop what’s coming. Ain’t all waiting on you. That’s vanity.” — No Country for Old Men
30-year banker serving all facets of the music and entertainment industry’s personal and commercial banking needs, including depository, treasury, intellectual property lending, investments and mortgage.
Full Bio >Earl Scruggs
The Station Inn, Ryman Auditorium, 404 Kitchen, 5th & Taylor
Jacob is a commercial banking expert. His expertise includes business lending, agricultural banking, international banking, treasury solutions, and deposit products.
Full Bio >Western Governors University
I coach local youth soccer in Murfreesboro, and I work with the small business development center to help local businesses and entrepreneurs grow. I also spend time with JAST (Japanese American Society of TN).
Mark Rober, Chris Broad (Abroad in Japan), Donut Media
Barfield Park, Bloomfield Links, Geodis Park, and Kobo Cafe, a mobile cafe my wife and I own and operate. (I love seeing how happy people are when they try my wife’s fresh pastries and seeing people come together while enjoying our coffee.)
“Hold my beer…”
Laura has more than 30 years of banking experience. She enjoys being a part of her clients’ success and bringing new solutions to the Studio Bank member community.
Full Bio >University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
My mother
55 South and Moby Dickey’s in Hendersonville
“You had me at ‘Hello.'” — Jerry Maguire
Bryan has 30 years of experience and expertise in commercial and private banking and retail banking management.
Full Bio >Queens College, Charlotte and The Baylor School in Chattanooga
Current chairperson of the American Heart Association Heart Ball in Chattanooga
Donald Ross-Golf Course Creator/Architect… I have loved his designs since I was a child playing golf and have been lucky enough to play many of his courses throughout the country.
The Tennessee Aquarium, North Chattanooga Area
“I’d keep playing. I don’t think the heavy stuff’s coming down for quite a while.” Carl Spackler- “Caddyshack”
Strategic expertise, focused working with companies that are looking for a strategic financial partner to help them optimize capital and cash flow.
Full Bio >University of Kentucky, Economics
Pelican & Pig, Once Upon A Time In France, Urban Grub, Midnight Oil, Nashville Gun Club
Favorite Quote: “Love your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength, and … Love your neighbor as yourself” — Jesus Christ
Movie Line: “Life is like a box of chocolates …” — Forrest Gump
Jennifer is a banking professional with more than 30 years of experience in the industry and a deep knowledge of consumer and commercial lending.
Full Bio >West Georgia University
I love volunteering for worthy foundations and causes throughout the community.
Cody Jinks
Any local home interior boutiques
I’ll be your huckleberry
Eunice is a seasoned banker who offers clients expertise in serving the Music, Arts, and Entertainment industry.
Full Bio >For the past three years, Eunice has been an active member of the Society of Leaders in Development (SOLID) and is honored to serve as a board member for the Music Market. She strives to contribute to the growth and development of the next generation of music industry leaders while fostering meaningful connections and serving the community.
Coco Chanel
Maggiano’s, Adele’s, Hillwood Country Club Golf Course, Gaylord Opryland for family activities
I am very passionate about serving our military personnel, active duty, and veterans as I served in the US Navy myself for four years.
Dave is a 20-year commercial banker focused on providing banking solutions to owner-managed businesses and not-for-profit organizations, as well as their owners and/or executives.
Full Bio >His expertise includes: structuring debt solutions for real estate and equipment financing, working capital needs, and acquisition financing; providing depository and cash management solutions; and helping his clients think strategically about growth, sustainability, and exit strategies.
University of Florida
Led Zepplin, U2, The Rolling Stones, R.E.M., Oasis, Martin Scorsese, Ernest Hemingway, Claude Monet
Cork & Cow, Il Forno, Peg Leg Porker, Party Fowl, Geodis Park, 3rd & Lindsley
“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.” – Thomas Jefferson
“One day some of the kids from the neighborhood carried my mother’s groceries all the way home. You know why? It was outta respect.” – Goodfellas
For Robin, banking centers on building trusted relationships. She brings decades of experience and client loyalty to every engagement.
Full Bio >Austin Peay State University
Williamson Inc., Downtown Franklin Association, Williamson County Library Foundation
Lindsay Tripp, Claude Monet, Banksy, Mary Cassatt, Tom Petty, SRV, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Lucinda Williams, Muddy Waters, Aretha Franklin, Dorothy Parker, Maya Angelou, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Margaret Atwood, and thousands more.
Ryman Auditorium, O Be Joyful/Grays on Main, Tito’s Mexican Restaurant, Geodis Park/Nashville SC
“The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible.” — Arthur C. Clarke
One of Nashville’s premier banking executives, specializing in commercial banking (C&I, healthcare, not-for-profit, real estate, and construction).
Full Bio >Auburn University, B.S. Accounting
Board of Directors, Woodbine Community Organization
Section 325 of Bridgestone Arena, watching the Nashville Predators!
“I’ll make him an offer he can’t refuse.” — The Godfather
With Nashville’s construction and growth, Dan remains a market leader and trusted advisor to both businesses and families.
Full Bio >University of St. Francis (Joliet, IL), BA in Finance (Econ Minor)
Volunteer Basketball Coach (Boys & Girls), various leagues; HBAMT
As a football fan, I always loved watching the play of QBs Don “Majik” Majkowski, Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers (I’m a bit of a Packer fan) and RB Barry Sanders. The ability of all of them to create something out of nothing on the football field was/is awesome to watch.
Any field, court, or pool, watching my kids (and others) compete and have fun!
Hard to narrow it to just one…
Dylan has more than 20 years of banking experience and takes a partnership approach when working with clients.
Full Bio >The Baylor School (1996), Carson Newman College (2001)
Rachel Gamble Memorial Fund
God
Champy’s (food), 1885 Grill (food), Council Fire Club (golf)
“When a defining moment comes along, you define the moment or the moment defines you.” – Roy “Tin Cup” McAvoy
An expert in private banking, Linda brings a wealth of experience and is a loyal advocate for her clients.
Full Bio >California State University at Fullerton, CA
The community around us. I learn something new every day.
Sinatra’s
“Smile, It increases your face value” — Dolly Parton in Steel Magnolias
Matt helps clients with their commercial, small business, and personal banking needs.
Full Bio >University of Florida
Pearl Jam, George Lucas, Hatch Show Print
Burger Up, Party Fowl, Frothy Monkey, Mill Creek Brewery, and The Music City Bowl
“Back off, man. I’m a scientist.” — Ghostbusters
For Melinda, banking is not just about transactions, but it is a relationship business where your story needs to be heard and understood. She embraces that at Studio Bank.
Full Bio >Wright State University
My mom, grandma, and all those willing to take a risk on creating something around a passion or need, whether in music, business, art, etc.
Nashville FC, Preds, Titans, Sounds, Ryman Auditorium, TPAC, Youth Dance, Radnor Lake, Edwin Warner Parks, Simply Living Life, Oak, Arrington Vineyard, anywhere to catch a baseball game, Grassland/Franklin High sports, Franklin Art Crawl, Harlinsdale Farm
“There’s No Crying in Baseball!” — A League of Their Own
Parker is a trusted expert in private banking, business lending, and commercial real estate.
Full Bio >East Tennessee State University (ETSU), MBA and BBA in finance
March of Dimes
Frank Lloyd Wright, Eric Adler
Bobbie’s Dairy Dip, Pastaria
“No way! We’ve landed on the moon!” — Dumb and Dumber
Shaina has served for over 15 years in the Chattanooga banking market, serving in all facets from Private Banking to Small Business Banking.
Full Bio >Chattanooga State Community College and East Tennessee State University
Junior League of Chattanooga
Sunset Rock, Walnut Street Bridge and Coolidge Park, Tony’s Pasta, Cambridge Square, and Steve’s Landing
‘It’s supposed to be hard. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. The hard…is what makes it great” – A League of Their Own “Nobody puts Baby in a Corner” Dirty Dancing
A career banker serving Middle Tennessee’s medical and dental professionals.
Full Bio >Lipscomb University
God, Beth Snider, and Billy Joel
SATCO, Nashville Sounds, and Charles Hawkins Field
“Why do we fall? So we can learn how to pick ourselves up!” – Batman Begins
With almost two decades of banking industry experience, Rick offers expertise to commercial, small business, and personal banking clients.
Full Bio >University of Pittsburgh (go Panthers)
1) Downtown Franklin Rotary Club
2) Veterans Causes such as Operation Stand Down in Nashville.
3) Youth football and baseball coach in Spring Hill TN
I enjoy Rock music from bands such as AC/DC and Aerosmith. Love country music and artists like Kenny Chesney and Martina McBride. I also love George Lucas and Steven Spielberg movies.
Sounds Baseball, Titans Football, 3rd and Lindsey for live music, and the Nashville Predators
“You’re my boy, Blue!” – Will Ferrell, “Old School”
With over 20+ years of experience in commercial and private banking, Santi currently serves as the Business Banking Executive at Studio Bank, where he focuses on delivering tailored financial solutions to commercial clients and high-net-worth individuals. “Our purpose is to empower creators by providing organizations, individuals, and families meaningful financial resources and human connections that make an impact personally and professionally,” says Santi.
Full Bio >Western Governors University
I’m proud to serve on several boards, including Spring Hill College (Board of Trustees), the City of Nashville’s Parking & Traffic Commission, and Conexion Americas, where I also teach financial literacy. I’ve also supported numerous organizations such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Second Harvest Food Bank, and the Music City Tennis Invitational benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital.
Bruno Mars, Ralph Lauren, Frank Lloyd Wright, Pete Dye, Antoni Gaudi, and Rod Tefel
Lola & Epice
“You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” – Jaws
Jennifer is Studio’s guru of Treasury Services.
Full Bio >Georgia Tech
Working with pets and families in need.
Dale Chihuly
Patterson House, Bastion, We-Ho
“Where ever you go, there you are” — Buckaroo Banzai