Macke Mauldin

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CEO at Bank Independent

Florence, Alabama, United States

Overview

Macke Mauldin is the CEO of Bank Independent and Chair of Interstate Billing Service, bringing over 42 years of banking experience. He is deeply committed to community banking and economic development in North Alabama, serving on boards like the Alabama Growth Alliance and the Shoals Economic Development Authority. He is a graduate of Auburn University.

Deeply rooted in his community, Macke is a third-generation banker and an eighth-generation native of the Shoals area. He actively supports local organizations, having previously chaired the Shoals Chamber of Commerce. He is passionate about preserving his familys legacy through educational scholarships and fostering a positive team culture within his organizations.

He writes a weekly internal article for his team called "Mondays with Macke" to share whats on his mind and whats important right now.

Personality Overview

Overcautious

Late Adopter

Tough To Convince

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. They tend to have clarity about their needs and constraints, and are unlikely to over-promise.

Topics They Care About

Economic Development
Serves on the Alabama Growth Alliance and Shoals Economic Development Authority, actively working to bring new opportunities and businesses to the state and region.
Community Banking
Advocates for the role of community banks in local economies and has expressed public concern over threats that could withdraw funds from these institutions.
Shoals Community
As a third-generation community banker in the area, he has chaired the local Chamber of Commerce and is passionate about supporting local people and businesses.

Media Appearances

President Macke Mauldin tells us what makes Bank Independent a .... Featured in YouTube

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Questions & Answers with Macke Mauldin - Bank Independent Blog. Featured in Bank Independent Blog

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Bank Independent Recognizes Athens State Students with Mauldin Scholarship. Featured in Bank Independent Blog

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Work History

6-2025
CEO at Bank Independent
9-2009
Chair at Interstate Billing Service
9-1988
CEO and President at BancIndependent Incorporated
2-1983 - 9-1988
Vice President at First Atlanta Bank

Education

1978 - 1982
Bachelor's degree from Auburn University

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Exp : 43 Location : Florence, Alabama, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : CEO at Bank Independent
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Insights For Selling To Macke

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.

DONT's

  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Macke is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Macke

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Macke move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Macke take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Macke

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