GUARANTY BANK PROMOTES COURTNEY CARTER AND SARAH EVERETT TO VICE PRESIDENT, RESIDENTIAL LENDER, AND BRETT LAFOREST TO VICE PRESIDENT, CONSUMER LENDER/UNDERWRITER.
Guaranty Bank is proud to announce several promotions within its mortgage and consumer lending teams. Courtney Carter, NMLS #2269118, and Sarah Everett, NMLS #2366701 have both been promoted to vice president, residential lender, and Brett LaForest has been promoted to vice president, consumer lender/underwriter.
Courtney Carter has been with Guaranty Bank for more than four years and began her career with the bank in 2021 as a residential lender. She is a graduate from Missouri State University and is actively involved in the Springfield community, volunteering with variety of organizations.
Sarah Everett has been with Guaranty Bank for more than three years and started her career with the bank as an assistant vice president, residential lender. She holds a MBA from Missouri State University and is a board member for the Rebound Foundation and the Ozarks Regional YMCA.
“Courtney and Sarah have both shown exceptional dedication to their work and the communities they serve,” said Jeremy Thomas, vice president, residential lending production manager. “We are proud to recognize their contributions and look forward to their continued leadership at Guaranty Bank.”
Brett LaForest has over 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. His background includes positions as a consumer lender, mortgage banker, and branch manager. LaForest holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Dana College and is involved with the Joplin Chamber of Commerce.
“Brett brings a wealth of experience and strong customer-first mindset to this role,” said Rob Dixon, vice president, consumer lending. “We are excited about the positive impact he will continue to have on our clients and organization.”
Guaranty Bank congratulates Courtney Carter, Sarah Everett, and Brett LaForest on their well-deserved promotions and looks forward to the continued positive impact their leadership will bring to our company and our customers.
