Guaranty Bank Expands to Oxford and Names Steiner Oxford President

OXFORD – Guaranty Bank & Trust Company CEO and President Hue Townsend today announced that veteran banker Chris Steiner has been named Oxford President and Commercial Banker and will serve in the new Oxford office. The office recently received full-service status and is located in the Oxford Commons at 404 Enterprise Drive, Suite A.

Steiner has more than 11 years of banking experience. A native of Germantown, Tennessee, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Mississippi. He also is a graduate of the Mississippi School of Banking held at the University of Mississippi and completed the Wells Fargo College of Commercial Credit.

Chris and his wife, Hattie, an Oxford native, reside in Oxford and have two daughters: Isla and Isabelle. They are active members of Oxford University United Methodist Church, where Chris also serves as a Trustee. Chris’ hobbies include playing golf and snow skiing.

Headquartered in Belzoni, MS, Guaranty Bank is familiar with small-town charm and looks forward to building lasting relationships with the individuals and businesses in Oxford.  “I am pleased to welcome Chris to the Guaranty Bank family,” Townsend said.  “As we move forward in Oxford and Lafayette County, we are doing so with experienced, local bankers who will serve our customers well.”