State Bank of Southern Utah would like to welcome new Commercial Loan Officer Evan Thomas to the River Road branch in St. George. Evan was born and raised in San Dimas, California. Evan attended BYU where he got his bachelors degree in sociology and then went on to Utah State University where he finished with his MBA.

When he is not working at State Bank, Evan enjoys playing golf, basketball, softball, and spending time with his family. In the short amount of time that Evan has been working for State Bank, he has come to enjoy working with his new co-workers in the great culture that surrounds State Bank. He loves the focus on customer relationships and how easy and simple it is to get things done compared to other banks.

Contact Evan for any of your commercial lending needs.

ethomas@sbsu.com

435-652-7070

Eric Schmutz, President of State Bank of Southern Utah is pleased to announce Steve Barton as the new Orderville Branch Manager.  Steve has strong family roots in the area.  He lived in Orderville when he was young and has spent a lot of memorable time with his family in Long Valley.

Steve graduated from Southern Utah University with a degree in Agriculture Business.  He is involved with herd/farm management with his own 40 head of show ewes and alfalfa farm.  Steve has worked for State Bank of Southern Utah since April in the Credit Service and Loan Support department.

Steve married Angela Yardley from Beaver, Utah in August and they are excited to settle their own roots in Orderville and become involved in the community.

Steve looks forward to helping the residents of Long Valley achieve their financial dreams.  For all your financial needs he can be reached at 648-2216.

As a commercial loan officer Jeremy Andrews fits right in here at SBSU, with his passion for helping small businesses, and love for hometown spirit.  In his spare time Jeremy appreciates running, mountain biking and many other athletic activities.  Jeremy comes from Price Utah, and has attended CEU, USU and SUU where he obtained his MBA.  While speaking in church one Sunday Jeremy met a wonderful woman named Natalie, some months later they began dating, now the Andrews have been married for 11 ½ years, and they have 4 children.  Jeremy enjoys working here because of “the ability to take care of people”, Jeremy’s goal is to show Southern Utah, just how much simpler life, and loans can be.  We are excited for you to meet Jeremy and see for yourselves just how amazing he is.

Contact Jeremy for any of your Commercial lending needs

jandrews@sbsu.com

435-865-2391

As an avid outdoorsman Trever Whittaker enjoys hunting, snowboarding, four-wheeling, and anything that takes him outside.  Trever comes to us from Richfield Utah, where his father Bret Whittaker is a Chiropractor.

Trever attended school at Snow College and obtained his Bachelors in business, and MBA at Southern Utah University.  While attending SUU Trever met his wife, Anna, where it took as he said “two and a half years to convince her to date him, and one week to convince her to marry him”.

Since beginning work at State Bank in September, Trever has been impressed by the feelings of community and involvement that State Bank exemplifies.  We are excited to have Trever as a part of our team and excited for the contributions he will make towards serving Southern Utah as a part of our Mortgage loan team.

Contact Trever for any of your mortgage lending needs.

twhittaker@sbsu.com

435-865-2383

Teresa Holmes, a Construction Loan Officer, has worked for State Bank of Southern Utah for 14 years.  Although she was born in Gunnison, Utah, Teresa calls Cedar City home, where she has lived her whole life and has since raised a family.  Teresa has two daughters, one son and is the lucky grandmother of four grandchildren.  Teresa’s oldest daughter currently works alongside her here at State Bank.  In her free time, Teresa enjoys taking walks, reading, and sewing.  Her favorite part about working at State Bank are the customers and her co-workers.

Contact Teresa for any of your construction lending needs!

Daniel Church has been with State Bank of Southern Utah as a Loan Officer for over 7 years. He grew up in Kanab, Utah and received his degree from Southern Utah University specializing in Finance. Daniel is married with 5 children, loves sports and spending time outdoors. As a Loan Officer, Daniel enjoys working at State Bank because of the ability to work with his client’s needs. He says that State Bank is flexible enough that he can find a solution for anyone. As a long time Kanab resident, Daniel understands the needs of those living in southern Utah.

Contact Daniel for any of your lending needs!

Branch: Kanab 

Phone: (435) 644-5884

Email: dchurch@sbsu.com

Meet Layne Barney, an Agricultural Loan Officer at State Bank of Southern Utah. Layne has worked at State Bank’s Richfield Branch for 10 months. He enjoys working with his fellow State Bank employees, helping customers and being involved in community events. Layne grew up in Monroe Utah, attended Southern Utah University and graduated with a degree in Agricultural Science. Layne and his wife Jacee have a two year old son, Boston, and are expecting another boy in June! He enjoys hunting, 4-wheeling and refereeing basketball games. As a lifelong southern Utah resident, Layne has a thorough knowledge of the financial market in Sevier County.

Contact Layne for any agricultural lending needs!

Branch: Richfield

Phone: (435) 896-9287

Email: lbarney@sbsu.com

Brooke Valantine, a Mortgage Loan Officer, has been with State Bank of Southern Utah for over nine years. Brooke was raised in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and moved to Cedar City in 1998 to attend Southern Utah University. She became a Mortgage Loan Processor in February of 2005 and has loved working at State Bank ever since. Brooke is married, loves quilting, geocaching, crafting and playing with her three little dogs. Her favorite parts about working at State Bank are the customers, her co-coworkers and the small town environment. She says State Bank is like its own little family.

Contact Brooke for any of your mortgage lending needs!

Branch: River Road

Phone: (435) 652-7067

Email: bvalantine@sbsu.com

Tami is a long time employee at State Bank of Southern Utah. 2014 starts her 14th year with State Bank, with six years specializing in lending. Tami was born and raised in Cedar City, attended Southern Utah University and is married with four children. Her favorite part about working at State Bank is the great customers and employees she works with everyday.  As a lifelong Cedar City resident Tami understands the needs of those living in southern Utah and is willing to assist with any consumer lending needs.

Branch: Cedar North Main

Phone: (435)865-2315

E-mail: tspencer@sbsu.com