Raland Burks

Raland Burks started their work experience in 2001 as a Bank Examiner IV at the Mississippi Department of Banking. Raland worked in this role until 2012. In 2012, Raland joined PriorityOne Bank as a Senior Vice President/Commercial Loan Officer. In this role, they were responsible for loan portfolio growth and various other duties such as the preparation of quarterly analysis and serving on the bank ALM Committee. In 2017, they were promoted to Lamar Division President at PriorityOne Bank.

Raland Burks attended East Central Community College from 1996 to 1998, where they pursued a degree in Liberal Arts. Following that, they enrolled at The University of Southern Mississippi from 1998 to 2001 and earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. In 2005, Burks attended the Graduate School of Banking LSU for three years, specializing in Banking and Finance. Lastly, from 2009 to 2011, they attended the ABA Graduate Trust School, focusing on Trust/Estate studies.