Guaranty Bank Welcomes J. Blake Murphy as Chief Risk Officer
Guaranty Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of J. Blake Murphy as Chief Risk Officer within the Administration and Risk Management department. Blake officially joined the bank on February 18, 2025, bringing with him a wealth of experience in financial risk management, regulatory compliance, and strategic oversight.
A Jackson, Mississippi native, Blake earned both his Bachelor of Accountancy and Master of Accountancy from the University of Mississippi in Oxford. He further enhanced his banking expertise by completing the Graduate School of Banking at LSU. A member of the Beta Alpha Psi honor society in Accountancy at Ole Miss, Blake holds prestigious industry certifications, including Certified Public Accountant (CPA), licensed in Mississippi and Tennessee, and Certified BSA/AML Professional (CBAP). He is also an active member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Mississippi Society of CPAs (MSSCPA).
Blake is deeply engaged in community service and leadership, having previously served as Treasurer and Board Member for Goodwill Industries of Mississippi and President of his neighborhood HOA. He has also coached and managed youth sports through the YMCA, AAU, and regional soccer clubs and has been a Discipleship Group Leader at his church.
Currently residing in Little Rock, Arkansas, Blake and his wife, Lisa, will be relocating to Mississippi. They have one daughter, Meghan, who is in her third year at Ole Miss. Outside of work, Blake enjoys attending Ole Miss sporting events, traveling with his family, hiking with their rescue dog, Josie, and playing an occasional round of golf.
Guaranty Bank is excited for Blake’s leadership in this new role and looks forward to the positive impact he will bring to the organization and the communities it serves.
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