Origin Bank today announced that it has expanded its team of Commercial Relationship Bankers at its Tyler Financial Center with the hiring of John Michael Rowland, Kevin Rushing and Nathan Evans.

“We’re thrilled to have John Michael, Kevin and Nathan join the team in Tyler,” said Origin Bank Regional President Lori Sirman. “They are passionate about supporting the Tyler business community, and their addition to our commercial team is part of Origin’s ongoing commitment to support our vibrant, growing community.”

John Michael Rowland joins Origin as a Commercial Relationship Manager, Senior Vice President. In his new role, he will serve as a trusted advisor in East Texas by cultivating banking relationships throughout the region. Rowland earned a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Finance from Louisiana Tech University and has over 13 years of banking experience. He specializes in building banking relationships with entrepreneurs such as real estate investors, franchise restaurant owners, and small business owners.

Kevin Rushing serves as a Commercial Relationship Banker, Vice President. With over three years of banking experience, Rushing specializes in business development, CRE Lending, non-profit and small business lending, and owner-occupied commercial real estate. In his new role, he will grow a portfolio of loans and deposits by building long-lasting, generational relationships with his clients.

Nathan Evans joins Origin as a Commercial Relationship Banker, Vice President. He brings nearly 17 years of experience specializing in commercial real estate and small business lending as well as business development. In his new role, Evans will build and enhance deposit and loan relationships through community involvement, prospecting, and referrals.

Rowland, Rushing and Evans will all be officed at Origin Bank’s Tyler Financial Center, located at 6657 Old Jacksonville Highway. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (903) 561-6617.