• Jack W. Strother Jr. (Chairman)
• Mark D. Strother
• David Price
• Jim Jordan
• Linda Arnett
• Sam Perry
• Willie D. Patton

Commercial Bank of Grayson has been serving Carter County and surrounding communities since 1891. Being a local community bank, we take our civic responsibility seriously and so do our employees.

As a bank and as employees, we frequently donate time, money or both to support many non-profit organizations, education, our youth and the arts by serving as board members, organizing fundraisers or volunteering at local community events.

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Please contact Human Resources at 606.474.7811 for job requirements and additional information.

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Current positions seeking available candidates for (as of 02/20/25)

• Video Teller (Full & Part Time)
• Teller (Full & Part Time)

History of Commercial Bank of Grayson

The Commercial Bank of Grayson was founded in early 1891, addressing the need for a financial institution in Grayson, which previously had none. Its first financial statement, dated May 1, 1891, showed total assets of $15,882.70, and the bank quickly gained the community’s trust. In 1894, the bank paid its first dividend to stockholders, and this tradition has continued annually ever since, with no new stock ever being issued – growth has come through retained earnings.

The original 26 investors in the bank’s capital stock included local figures such as Winfield Scott, Dr. A.T. Henderson, and J.W. Hord. Dr. John Wilson Strother, an active physician and lay preacher, became the bank’s first president, serving in that role until his death in 1935. The first employees included Winfield Scott as Cashier and W.H. Mitchell as Assistant Cashier.

Throughout its history, the bank has weathered financial challenges, including recessions and the Great Depression, maintaining continuous service to the community. As times and banking needs have evolved, the Commercial Bank of Grayson has adapted, modernizing its products and services to stay relevant. In fact, the bank has continuously remained at the forefront of financial industry advancements to ensure customers have access to the latest in banking technology and services. A prime example of this modernization is the incorporation of Video Tellers in the Spring of 2023. This technology, the digitization of the bank’s Drive-Thru services, has drastically improved response and service times for transactions, enhancing convenience for customers.

Since 1891, Commercial Bank of Grayson has consistently practiced a customer-first approach that has enabled the creation of lasting relationships spanning multiple generations of local families. The bank has remained open through financial crises such as recessions, money panics, and the Great Depression. Over the years, the products desired by customers have changed, and so have the services the bank provides. The bank continues to innovate, offering modern products and solutions to meet the evolving needs of its customer base. Today, more than a century later, Commercial Bank of Grayson remains an independent institution committed to its community and customers.

Since Dr. Strother’s term as bank president, four others have served in the same capacity including Wick H. Strother (1935-1956), Jack W. Strother (1956-1982), Jack W. Strother, Jr. (1982-2013), and Mark D. Strother (2013-present). The bank’s current Board of Directors includes Jack W. Strother, Jr. (Chairman); Linda Arnett; Jim Jordan; Willie D. Patton; Samuel J. Perry; David Price; and Mark D. Strother. Directors Emeriti are John Jordan, Mary Blanche Jungers, and Von Loy Kiser. The bank’s executive officers include Mark D. Strother, President & CEO; Cynthia L. Hill, Vice President & Chief Operations Officer; Hilma Harned, Vice President. The executive officers work with a staff of 50 professionals whose top priority today remains the same as it was in 1891—quality service for their customers and communities.

The bank’s original location was at 102 West Main Street, Grayson. In 1892, it moved to 106 E. Main Street, where it stayed for 89 years. In 1981, the bank relocated its Main Office to 208 E. Main Street. The bank also expanded by opening its first branch in 1976 in Grayson, followed by the acquisition of the former Peoples Bank of Olive Hill in 1987, broadening its services to the western part of Carter County.

Today, the Commercial Bank of Grayson continues to be a prominent institution in the region, with a dedicated staff focused on delivering quality service, just as it did when it was founded more than a century ago.

Updated February 2025

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