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Ben
McIlwain is a leader with extensive experience in strategic
banking operations including branch development, deposit
development, and loan origination. He is experienced in
developing and implementing branch bank construction and
renovation and has excellent marketing and personal relations
skills. His extensive background in the financial market are
extremely beneficial in the commercial real estate market.
BACKGROUND
Ben joined
Richton Bank and Trust as a teller in 1971. He was promoted to
Assistant Vice President in 1974 and Branch Manager in 1977. He
served as Vice President from May 1981 to January 1996
before accepting the position of President, where he served from
January 1996-February 2009. He later worked with Primerica
Financial Services.
EDUCATION AND LICENSES
Bachelor
of Science, Business Administration, 1973
University
of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
Graduate,
Mississippi School of Banking
Graduate,
Installment Lending School
University
of Oklahoma
Mississippi Real Estate Broker’s License #5289
Mississippi Residential Real Estate Appraiser’s License #RA-286
Life
Insurance License #7905667
MILITARY
Mississippi Army National Guard, November 1970--retired March
1996
Education:
Mississippi Military Academy Officers Candidate School, 1980
Graduate
Command and General Staff College
Leadership
Experience:
Platoon
Leader, 1065th General Supply Company, Poplarville, MS
Commander
of the 785th Engineer Detachment, Richton, MS
(Unit was
awarded Eisenhower Trophy as best National Guard Unit in State
of Mississippi)
Services
Officer, 114th Area Support Group, Hattiesburg, MS
Engineer
Staff Officer, 114th Area Support Group, Hattiesburg, MS
Battalion
S2/3, Logistics Officer, 138th Service & Support battalion,
Biloxi, MS
Chief
Engineer, Plans & Services, Installation Support Unit, Camp
Shelby, MS
Military
Awards:
Army
Achievement Medal, October 21, 1984
Army
Achievement Medal, December 21, 1987
Army
Achievement Medal, July 6, 1988
Army
Commendation Medal, July 17, 1993
The
Meritorious Service Medal, July 6, 1996
The
Mississippi Magnolia Medal, July 6, 1996
SELECTED ADDITIONAL INVOLVEMENT
Member,
Executive Board, Pine Burr Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Past
Councilman, Group Eight Young Bankers Section
Past
President, Mississippi Pine Belt Chapter, Bank Administration
Institute
Member,
Board of Aldermen, Town of Richton, 1981-1988, Present
Member,
Perry County Chamber of Commerce
Member,
Perry County SPRoactive Committee
Past
Member, Southeast Mississippi Economic Development Committee
Past
Member, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Task Force
Past
Member, Greater Hattiesburg Community Foundation
Past
Member, The Hub Council
Past
Member, Board of the United Way of Southeast Mississippi
Past
Member, Executive Committee, Mississippi Bankers Association
Past
Member, Legislative Committee, Mississippi Bankers Association
Past
Member, Nominating Committee, Mississippi Bankers Association
Past
Member, Board of Directors, Salvation Army
Past
Member, Finance Committee, Mississippi Heart Association
Past
Member and Past President, Richton Rotary Club and Paul Harris
Fellow
Past
Chairman, Perry County Heart Association
Past
President, Richton Jaycees
Past
President, Perry County Chapter of the USM Alumni Association
Past
President, Richton Parents Teachers Organization (PTO)
Member,
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Outstanding Young Men of America, 1979
Member,
Richton United Methodist Church
Past
Chair, Church Council, RUMC
Past Chair, Finance Committee, RUMC
Past
Chair, Board of Trustees, RUMC
Treasurer, RUMC
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Ben
McIlwain is married to Lana Boyd McIlwain. They have three
children and eight grandchildren. In his spare time, he enjoys
golfing, fishing, and hunting
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