Promotions at Avenue Bank

Ronald L. Samuels, Chairman and CEO of Avenue Bank, has announced five new promotions in the Nashville branches.

Andy Moats has been promoted to Bank Group Director and is responsible for management of the bank’s Private Client Banking team, Music & Entertainment Division, Business Banking, as well as oversight of retail banking growth and client service. He joined Avenue Bank in 2006 and brings more than 12 years of commercial banking experience. He remains Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, with continued responsibility for management of Credit Underwriting and Credit Strategy.

Aaron Dorn has been named Vice President, Director of Concierge Banking, responsible for management of the bank’s retail banking team and four branch locations. He was one of the original group of employees who started Avenue Bank in 2006. In 2009 he joined the United States Marine Corps, and returned to Avenue Bank upon completion of his military service in June 2012.

Mallory Bishop has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, West End Branch Manager. She joined Avenue Bank as a Concierge Banker in 2009.

Chris Schlueter has been promoted to Business Banking Manager and is responsible for business development and management of the bank’s new team dedicated to small business owners and their companies. He most recently served as the Branch Manager of the bank’s West End location, the role he held since the branch location’s opening in 2008.

John Moore has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Private Client Banking Manager. He joined Avenue Bank when it opened in July 2007.