Ryan New

Ryan New serves as the Market President at SmartBank since April 2024, bringing extensive experience in commercial banking. Prior to this role, Ryan held the position of Senior Lender and Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking at Renasant Bank from March 2017 to April 2024. Earlier career highlights include serving as Vice President and Corporate Relationship Manager at BBVA Compass, where responsibilities included managing a commercial client portfolio and seeking new relationship opportunities in the Mobile Area. Ryan also held positions as Assistant Vice President and Senior Financial Sales Associate in Retail Banking at BBVA Compass. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Accountancy from Auburn University Harbert College of Business, completed in 2004.