Grand.bank® Named One of the 2026 Best Banks to Work For
HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Grand.bank® has been named one of American Banker’s 2026 Best Banks to Work For, recognizing the bank’s efforts to create a workplace where associates feel supported, connected, and able to build meaningful careers.
Over the past year, Grand.bank has expanded healthcare coverage, strengthened its employer 401(k) match and increased support for continuing education, certifications, and professional development. These investments reflect the bank’s commitment to helping associates thrive personally and professionally.
“As Grand.bank grows, we’re investing in our people and preserving the personal connections that define our bank,” said Chris Sawyer, CEO of Grand.bank. “We want every associate to feel supported and be successful in advancing our mission to improve individuals’ financial well-being.”
Through surveys and open, two-way communication, Grand.bank gives associates a voice in shaping improvements across the organization. The bank has also expanded incentives for community involvement, giving associates opportunities to find personal fulfillment and make a meaningful difference through homeownership initiatives, financial literacy programs and other efforts that address community needs.
Grand.bank ranked No. 90 among 100 banks nationwide recognized in the 2026 Best Banks to Work For program. The program evaluates workplace policies, practices and benefits alongside anonymous employee feedback, with employee survey results accounting for approximately 75% of the overall evaluation. The full 2026 list will be featured at www.americanbanker.com.
About Grand.bank
Chartered in 1968 and headquartered in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Grand Bank for Savings, FSB operates under the registered trademark Grand.bank®. Grand.bank is committed to enhancing the financial well-being of more than one million members of underserved and historically underrepresented communities nationwide by 2030. Through innovative financial solutions and a customer-first approach, the bank strives to break cycles of harmful debt, encourage savings, promote homeownership, and help families build generational wealth.
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