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J.R. Morris

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Director of Commercial Banking at Academy Bank
📍 Rogers, Arkansas, United States

J. R. Morris is the Director of Commercial Banking at Academy Bank, specializing in strategic growth and relationship-focused banking for owners, investors, and developers. He leverages a unique background, which includes Oklahoma Principal and Superintendent certifications, to develop creative financial solutions and drive market share expansion through lasting partnerships.

He approaches business development with a competitive mindset, comparing the daily effort of prospecting to the "grind" of minor league baseball. J. R. is dedicated to community-centered banking, focusing on cultivating partnerships with local businesses to foster responsible growth and improve brand visibility within the community.

Uncommon for a banker, he holds both Principal and Superintendent certifications for Oklahoma schools.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Director of Commercial Banking
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Rogers, Arkansas, United States
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AI in Business
Views AI not as a replacement for judgment and relationships, but as powerful leverage to increase speed, execution, and eliminate wasted time in analysis.
Relationship-Focused Banking
Emphasizes a cooperative approach to help business owners, investors, and developers achieve their goals through meaningful and lasting partnerships with a focus on execution.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Director of Commercial Banking
Academy Bank
11-2022 - 7-2025
VP Commercial Lending
Arkansas Federal Credit Union
6-2020 - 7-2025
Sr. Commercial Lender
Arkansas Federal Credit Union
6-2016 - 5-2020
Assistant Vice President
First National Bank of Vinita
6-2016 - 1-2017
Commercial Loan Officer
First National Bank of Vinita
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Education
2010 - 2012
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
1993 - 1995
Degree: Bachelors
Northeastern State University
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