Newsmakers in Banking & Finance

Paul Potthoff has joined Regions Bank as vice president of commercial real estate in the bank’s Springfield region. Previously with Great Southern Bank, Potthoff has 10 years of experience in commercial real estate lending, 10 years as a commercial lender and two years as an assistant bank examiner for the Missouri Division of Finance in Jefferson City. Potthoff earned a master’s degree of business administration from Missouri State University.

Jackie Bonner, senior vice president of retail administration for Metropolitan National Bank, received the certified financial marketing professional designation from the Institute of Certified Bankers. Bonner, who joined Metropolitan in 2001, is responsible for overseeing retail development and managing branch operations and the marketing department. She has more than 25 years of financial industry experience.

Ashli S. Todaro was promoted to banking center manager and retail officer with Empire Bank. She is responsible for managing Empire’s retail banking center in Springfield’s Glen Isle Center. Todaro joined Empire Bank in 2001 and has experince in operations and lending. Prior to her promotion, she managed Empire Bank’s Highlandville location.