Oakworth Capital Inc. Appoints New Board Member
Oakworth Capital Inc. has appointed W. Russell Carothers III to its board of directors. The appointment was effective July 15, 2026.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Oakworth Capital Inc. announced that W. Russell "Russ" Carothers III has been appointed to its board of directors, effective July 15, 2026.
Carothers brings nearly 40 years of experience in finance, information technology, and operational leadership. He spent 37 years at EY in the financial services audit practice, specializing in banking and capital markets.
Oakworth's Chairman and CEO Scott Reed stated, "Russ' depth of knowledge and experience across all facets of the financial services industry will be an asset to our board and to our company. We look forward to his insight and direction as we continue our mission to 'Redefine Financial Services' by making our clients' financial lives easier and helping them achieve their objectives."
Carothers has served clients across the financial services spectrum, from community banks to multinational financial services corporations and global exchanges. He will serve as a financial expert and chair Oakworth's audit committee. Oakworth Capital Inc. is the bank holding company for Oakworth Capital Bank, providing commercial and private banking, wealth management, and advisory services to clients across the United States.