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Brandon Largen Named Top 20 People To Know In Banking

05/15/2025

Brandon Largen Named Top 20 People To Know In Banking

There are few industries that weave through many of the stories we write about at Louisville Business First — land deals, mergers and acquisitions, small business owners — more than banking.

For that reason, the sector has been a regular feature in our annual roundups of 20 People to Know across various industries. It's the same this year, as today we're introducing you to people you should get to know in the Greater Louisville banking industry, which includes the credit union sector.

Here are our 20 People to Know in banking for 2025, in alphabetical order:

  • Michael Bauer, Wesbanco
  • Margaret Cotter, JPMorgan Chase
  • Osia Craig, Park National Bank
  • Brad Denman, New Washington State Bank
  • Ryan Dozier, First Financial Bank
  • Tyler Elliott, Truist
  • Melinda Golde, Stock Yards Bank & Trust
  • John King Jr., German American Bank
  • Kelly Kirchgessner, PNC Bank
  • Brandon Largen, Eclipse Bank
  • Harp Mand, U.S. Bank
  • Monique McFarland, Republic Bank & Trust Co.
  • Jason Pendleton, AutoTruck Credit Union
  • Scarlett Shine, Fifth Third Bank
  • Douglas Spalding, Park Community Credit Union
  • Jackson Thompson, Independence Bank
  • Blade Townley. Old National Bank
  • Clayton Turnbo, Paducah Bank
  • Frank Wilson, Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust Co.
  • Rebecca Yarberry, Forcht Bank

People to Know connects the Louisville-area business community with influential people in key roles that are crucial to their businesses. People in this feature run the gamut from behind-the-scenes all-stars to key leaders to up-and-comers in the featured industry.