SmartFinancial Inc
John Knight is an experienced IT professional with a strong background in infrastructure, security, and enterprise applications. Currently serving as VP Infrastructure and Security at SmartBank since July 2021, responsibilities include leading teams in the development and enhancement of IT systems as well as managing IT security operations. Previous roles include VP and AVP of Enterprise Applications at SmartBank and the University of Tennessee System, where John ensured optimal performance and alignment with business objectives. With a diverse work history spanning over two decades in various IT management positions across multiple organizations, including Lirio and Newport Utilities, John has consistently focused on improving IT service delivery, modernizing infrastructure, and overseeing critical projects. John holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from Tennessee Wesleyan University and an Associate of Science in Computer Science from Pellissippi State Community College.
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SmartFinancial Inc
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SmartFinancial, Inc., formerly Cornerstone Bancshares, Inc., is a bank holding company. The Company operates through its SmartBank subsidiary (The Bank). The principal business of the Bank consists of attracting deposits from the public and investing those funds, together with funds generated from operations and from principal and interest payments on loans. It offers commercial real estate-mortgage, consumer real estate-mortgage, construction and land development, commercial and industrial, and consumer and other loans. The Bank's investment portfolio consists of Federal agency bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and state and municipal securities. The Bank provides a range of deposit services to businesses and individuals, including non-interest bearing checking accounts, interest bearing checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and certificates of deposit (CDs). SmartBank operates in approximately 28 branches.