WOMEN TO WATCH

Kim Markland

President & CEO
Bank of Little Rock

I have been a community banker for the majority of my career. I worked my way up the organizational chart starting as a teller during my college years, then as a bank examiner and finally various roles throughout the bank. I moved into my current role three years ago.

PRESSING QUESTIONS

A skill I never expected to need in this field

How to “trust my gut.” In banking, we quantify everything. Sometimes it is better to just trust your gut when the numbers don’t seem to make sense.

Biggest challenges in my career

Being underestimated. I am frequently the only female around the meeting table. I can tell my presence sometimes changes the dynamic of the group.

How I knew this was my passion

At heart I am still just a small-town girl. Bank of Little Rock has that small town bank vibe that I love. It is the best of both worlds combined.

One practice I use to maintain my mental health

Spending time with family and friends. I have a group of friends who love game nights and Thursday night dinners. Those timesare always good for my mental health.

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

Hometown

Prescott

Hobbies

Reading

Binge Watch

"Gilmore Girls"

Last Good Read

"Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby van Pelt

Favorite Meal in town

The Pantry's arugula pear salad

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