Guaranty Bank Welcomes Derek Edwards

Guaranty Bank is pleased to announce that Derek Edwards has joined the company as vice president, commercial banking officer. Edwards will focus on business development in Joplin and the four-state area. He will office in Joplin, Missouri at the 3016 McClelland Boulevard banking center.

Edwards has more than two decades of banking experience, all with US Bank, specializing in commercial & industrial and commercial real estate lending. He is a Joplin native and has been active in the community throughout his banking career.

“Derek has a long-demonstrated history of working in the banking industry,” said Guaranty Bank CEO Monte McNew. “I have known him for more than 20 years, and he is a highly skilled, knowledgeable loan officer who is dedicated to growing and maintaining strong, quality banking relationships. We are thrilled to have him join our team.”