Tara Sexton

Branch banking leader with 15+ year of retail banking experience in branch operations, loan processing, audits, staff training and branch support. Proven record of coaching teams, supporting branch schedules, and driving customer financial solutions. Pursuing Financial Planning Certificate.

Personal Banker at Peoples Bancorp (2024-01 – Present)

Supported branch revenue and service goals by cross-selling deposit, credit, and lending products to align with customer needs.

• Conducted financial needs assessment to recommend products.
• #1 in revenue for demand deposit accounts in 2025.
• Attracted unbanked customers by building rapport.
• Partnered with branch leadership to execute sales and service plans that supported monthly, quarterly and annual branch targets.

Customer Experience Banker at Huntington National Bank (2022-01 – 2024-01)

Level 1 banker that opened simple consumer accounts, processed lending applications, resolved customer account issues, and referred to Level 2 and Level 3 bankers within the branch.

• 100% excellent customer service scores 2023.
• Effectively juggled teller line and banker skills simultaneously to drive branch results.
• Offered support to team by leading customer service results.

Branch Service Manager at Huntington National Bank (2012-01 – 2022-01)

Teller line manager over all daily functions. Support to branch manager.

• Maintained 100% ratings in compliance audits multiple years.
• Lead all operational tasks including cash controls, forecasting models, and fraud prevention.
• Onboarded and cross trained all new hires and veteran staff to aide in branch success

Certificate in Financial Planning – University of Kentucky (2028-01)

Bachelor's in Education – Morehead State University (2007-01)

High School Diploma – Paul Blazer High School (2002-01)