Business Notes: Jan. 10, 2013 posted Thursday, January 10th, 2013 @ 12:00 pm  E-mail Story |  Print Story  CTB hires Hemrick, Arrant Community Trust Bank has announced that Ryan Hemrick and Jessie Arrant have joined the bank as Market Relationship Bankers. In this position they will develop and manage loan and deposit relationships for local businesses and business owners. A life-long resident of Monroe, Ryan Hemrick is a graduate of Neville High School and the University of Louisiana-Monroe, where he received a bachelor's degree in business administration. He has been in banking for more than 15 years, holding numerous positions within the industry. Jessie Arrant is a lifetime resident of Farmerville, and began her career as a tax audit specialist. She moved into the banking industry in 2003 as a resolution analyst and worked her way into business banking, where she has handled both day-to-day operations and the development of new company relationships. Both Hemrick and Arrant will maintain their offices at the Monroe Financial Center on Hudson Lane in Monroe. OIB promotes Kelly, Higdon Clyde R. White, Chairman and CEO of Ouachita Independent Bank, is pleased to announce recent promotions that were made by the Board of Directors. Travis Kelly, a native of West Carroll Parish and graduate of University of Louisiana-Monroe, has been promoted to Assistant Vice President and Assistant eBanking Manager. He began a banking career in data processing in 2000, prior to joining OIB in 2008. His office is located in the banking office at 2002 North 7th Street in West Monroe. Justin Higdon, Monroe native and graduate of University of Louisiana-Monroe, has been promoted to Assistant Vice President. He joined OIB in September of 2007, working in various positions throughout the bank before becoming a commercial lender. His office is located in the branch office at 909 North 18th Street in Monroe.