Ep.#127: MidSouth Bank

We sit down with Crystal Russell from MidSouth Bank to talk about what real community banking looks like in Auburn and Opelika and why relationships still matter. We also dig into practical tools that make business banking simpler, safer, and more flexible while Crystal shares the career choices that brought her into banking. • MidSouth Bank’s community banking approach and local presence in Auburn with a new Opelika location • What a deposit relationship officer does for business and consumer clients • Treasury management tools that reduce friction: ACH origination, payroll support, remote deposit capture, online banking • Positive Pay and fraud prevention for small businesses • Misconceptions about bankers and why transparency matters • A weekend phone-call story that shows the value of a personal banker • Career pivots, self-reflection, and finding work that fits your strengths MidSouth Bank519 E. Glenn Ave. Auburn 500 2nd Ave. Opelika334-300-9080334-887-6440