Mike B Phillips

Mike B Phillips has extensive experience in the banking sector, currently serving as Executive Vice President and Director of Special Assets Group at Independent Financial since October 2012. Previously, Mike held the position of CEO and Chief Credit Officer at United Community Bank, N.A., where significant achievements included turning around a troubled institution and improving regulatory ratings. Mike's earlier roles include EVP and Chief Credit Officer at First National Bank MidCities, where profitability was restored, and a series of leadership positions at JP Morgan Chase/Texas Commerce Bank over three decades, focusing on commercial real estate and special assets management. Mike holds degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and the Graduate School of Banking at LSU.