Movers & Shakers: Andrew Bond, Travis Dribble, & Kim Eells

July 31, 2025

Bob Coleman
Founder & Publisher

Movers & Shakers: Andrew Bond, Travis Dribble, & Kim Eells

Countybank’s Andrew Bond Elected Assistant Vice President

“Andrew is a key member of the commercial banking team in the Upstate, and this promotion is well deserved,” says David Tompkins, Senior Vice President and Commercial Banking Manager. “Andrew works with many of our commercial clients and is focused on helping business owners with all their financial needs including credit and cash management. He is a community banker who is driven to provide exceptional service to his clients.”

Countybank has announced the recent election of Andrew Bond as Assistant Vice President. Bond serves as a Commercial Relationship Manager, currently based out of Countybank’s McBee Avenue office in downtown Greenville. He joined Countybank in 2023 and has held this position since that time. Bond was previously designated a Banking Officer and was recently elected Assistant Vice President by the Countybank Board of Directors.

In his role, Bond serves as a primary point of contact for commercial clients across the Upstate, providing strategic financial solutions to meet a range of business needs. His responsibilities include structuring credit facilities, offering treasury and cash management services, and helping clients navigate financing for operations, equipment, or real estate.

Bond earned a Bachelor of Science in Financial Management with a minor in Accounting from Clemson University in 2013. He works with businesses across a variety of industries including manufacturing, professional services, construction, and transportation. He resides in Greenville, South Carolina with his wife, Isabella, and their daughter, Lillian. Bond is active in the community, serving as Vice Chair of Finance on the Board of Directors for Greer Community Ministries and is a member of Rotary International.

PlainsCapital Bank Welcomes Travis Dibble to Corpus Christi Lending Team

“Travis brings a strong foundation in commercial banking and a thoughtful, client-focused mindset that fits well with our values at PlainsCapital,” says Frank Hastings, Chairman of the Coastal Bend Region. “We’re excited to have him on board and look forward to the impact he’ll make in the Coastal Bend.”

PlainsCapital Bank is pleased to announce that Travis Dibble has joined its Corpus Christi lending team as Assistant Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. He will be based at the Bank’s Saratoga location at 5921 Saratoga Blvd.

Dibble has more than six years of experience in financial services. He joins PlainsCapital from PPC LOAN, where he served as Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2025 and Financial Analyst from 2019 to 2023.

In his new role, Dibble serves businesses across the Texas Coastal Bend Region, offering a full range of commercial banking services. He focuses on building long-term client relationships and providing personalized financial solutions to help businesses pursue their goals. Dibble earned a BBA in Banking and Financial Institutions from Sam Houston State University.

“I’m excited to be part of a team that prioritizes long-term partnerships and local decision-making,” says Dibble. “I look forward to working closely with our clients, understanding their needs, and helping them find the right solutions to support their growth.”

Pinnacle Bank Welcomes Kim Eells as New SBA Lending Officer

Kim Eells is an accomplished SBA lending professional with nearly 30 years of experience supporting business owners through SBA 7(a) and 504 loans. She recently joined Pinnacle Bank as an SBA Lending Officer, based in Georgia, continuing her commitment to helping small businesses start and grow.

Before Pinnacle Bank, Kim served as SBA Relationship Manager at SouthState Bank and held leadership roles at First Bank (FBNC), Georgia Primary Bank, and Renasant Bank. Her expertise spans new business development, SBA and USDA loan programs, and commercial lending.

Known for her client-focused approach, Kim actively contributes to the business lending community and leverages her extensive background to deliver tailored financing solutions that support local economic growth.