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Martin Acuna

Martin Acuna

Martin Acuna

Senior Chairman Ken Pilgrim and Vice Chairman Lonnie Pilgrim along with the Pilgrim Bank Board of Directors are pleased to announce the addition promotion of Martin Acuna, Senior Vice President, Branch Manager. The promotion was approved by the Board of Directors during their August 2025 meeting.Mr.
Melanie Chapman

Melanie Chapman

Melanie Chapman

to Senior Vice President, Human ResourcesSenior Chairman Ken Pilgrim and Vice Chairman Lonnie Pilgrim along with the Pilgrim Bank Board of Directors are pleased to announce the promotion of Melanie Chapman to Senior Vice President, Human Resources.
Nan Spruill

Nan Spruill

Nan Spruill

to Senior Vice President, Loan Operations and FundingSenior Chairman Ken Pilgrim and Vice Chairman Lonnie Pilgrim along with the Pilgrim Bank Board of Directors are pleased to announce the promotion of Nan Spruill to Senior Vice President, Loan Operations and Loan Funding.
Pictured (L to R) Vernard Veasley, TJ Lawrence, Harris Brownlee, Tenley Marshall, Neal Hinson, Rylee Frederking, and Destiny Smith Courtesy Photo

Pictured (L to R) Vernard Veasley, TJ Lawrence, Harris Brownlee, Tenley Marshall, Neal Hinson, Rylee Frederking, and Destiny Smith Courtesy Photo

MPISD inducts new members into the Athletic Hall of Fame

MPISD inducted the newest members of the Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday, October 3 during pregame of the Mount Pleasant vs. Marshall football game. The inductees served as honorary captains and participated in the pre-game coin toss.
Ronda Burns

Ronda Burns

Ronda Burns

to Senior Vice President, Region Lobby Service OfficerSenior Chairman Ken Pilgrim and Vice Chairman Lonnie Pilgrim along with the Pilgrim Bank Board of Directors are pleased to announce the promotion of Ronda Burns to Senior Vice President, Region Lobby Services Officer.
Tisha McLemore

Tisha McLemore

Tisha McLemore

Senior ChairmanKen Pilgrim and Vice Chairman Lonnie Pilgrim along with the Pilgrim Bank Board of Directors are pleased to announce the promotion of Tisha McLemore to Vice President, Lobby Services Officer. The promotion was approved by the Board of Directors during their August 2025 meeting.Mrs.
College Board Big Future Ambassadors from Mount Pleasant High School (L to R) Angel Farias and Isaac Flores Courtesy Photo

College Board Big Future Ambassadors from Mount Pleasant High School (L to R) Angel Farias and Isaac Flores Courtesy Photo

MPHS seniors chosen as College Board Big Future Ambassadors

Mount Pleasant High School seniors Angel Farias and Isaac Flores have been chosen by the College Board as Big Future Ambassadors.
Tamra Doddy

Tamra Doddy

Tamra Doddy

to Vice President, Account Services and BSA Officer P idA S i dOffiSenior Chairman Ken Pilgrim and Vice Chairman Lonnie Pilgrim along with the Pilgrim Bank Board of Directors are pleased to announce the addition promotion of Tamra Doddy to Vice President, Account Services and BSA Officer.
Brice Avila Farias: Back row (L to R) Carmelita Perez, the Chick-Fil-A Cow, Alberto Avila, and Angel Farias with Mrs. Perez’s 3rd grade class at E.C. Brice

Brice Avila Farias: Back row (L to R) Carmelita Perez, the Chick-Fil-A Cow, Alberto Avila, and Angel Farias with Mrs. Perez’s 3rd grade class at E.C. Brice

MPHS Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy Million Book Giveaway

The 2025-2026 Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy at Mount Pleasant High School completed its first service activity during the weeks of September 29-October 6. Leader Academy members personally delivered over 800 books to every MPISD elementary campus and read them with the students.