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Business Wire
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Pathward's Julie Halbert Named a Trailblazer by National Publication
BATON ROUGE, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pathward ®, N.A., a financial empowerment company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion, today announced that ABF Journal has named Julie Halbert, a Portfolio Manager for the Commercial Finance business line, to its list of Trailblazers. The award recognizes leading women in specialty finance who are redefining the industry. 'Not only has Julie enjoyed a long-tenured career in specialty finance leading people in a successful organization, but also she has held a variety of positions that equip her with an extensive depth and breadth of knowledge that she brings to her current role at Pathward,' said Christopher Soupal, Pathward Divisional President and Revenue Lending Officer. 'She has been instrumental in the continual strategy, employee development and performance of the Working Capital team at Pathward, and we are thrilled to see her recognized for her contributions to our organization and industry at large.' Halbert brings nearly three decades of commercial banking experience to her role as Portfolio Manager for Pathward's working capital group. She began her career as a field examiner in 1993 and later became a portfolio manager before joining Pathward (formerly Crestmark Bank) in 2009 as an underwriter. From there, she became the underwriter manager for the Western Division and later moved into her role in portfolio management. Today, she leads a team of 30 and has control of planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, and recommending and implementing changes to methods for an asset based commercial loan portfolio approaching $1 billion in total assets. Halbert resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 'I'm honored by this recognition and Pathward's confidence in my amazing team and me,' said Halbert. 'I benefited greatly from working in nearly every position in an asset-based lending shop, and it taught me so much about the business, to include empathy and respect for various roles. My advice for others in the industry would be to develop a network of mentors and peers who you can learn from and trust, seek help when you need it, listen and stay curious.' Read Halbert's profile published in the May 2025 issue of ABF Journal at . Pathward ®, N.A., a national bank, is a subsidiary of Pathward Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASH). Pathward is a U.S.-based financial empowerment company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion. Pathward strives to increase financial availability, choice and opportunity across our Partner Solutions and Commercial Finance business lines. The strategic business lines provide support to individuals and businesses. Learn more at
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pathward's Julie Halbert Named a Trailblazer by National Publication
Portfolio Manager on Pathward's Commercial Finance team recognized for leadership redefining the specialty finance industry. BATON ROUGE, La., May 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pathward®, N.A., a financial empowerment company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion, today announced that ABF Journal has named Julie Halbert, a Portfolio Manager for the Commercial Finance business line, to its list of Trailblazers. The award recognizes leading women in specialty finance who are redefining the industry. "Not only has Julie enjoyed a long-tenured career in specialty finance leading people in a successful organization, but also she has held a variety of positions that equip her with an extensive depth and breadth of knowledge that she brings to her current role at Pathward," said Christopher Soupal, Pathward Divisional President and Revenue Lending Officer. "She has been instrumental in the continual strategy, employee development and performance of the Working Capital team at Pathward, and we are thrilled to see her recognized for her contributions to our organization and industry at large." Halbert brings nearly three decades of commercial banking experience to her role as Portfolio Manager for Pathward's working capital group. She began her career as a field examiner in 1993 and later became a portfolio manager before joining Pathward (formerly Crestmark Bank) in 2009 as an underwriter. From there, she became the underwriter manager for the Western Division and later moved into her role in portfolio management. Today, she leads a team of 30 and has control of planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, and recommending and implementing changes to methods for an asset based commercial loan portfolio approaching $1 billion in total assets. Halbert resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. "I'm honored by this recognition and Pathward's confidence in my amazing team and me," said Halbert. "I benefited greatly from working in nearly every position in an asset-based lending shop, and it taught me so much about the business, to include empathy and respect for various roles. My advice for others in the industry would be to develop a network of mentors and peers who you can learn from and trust, seek help when you need it, listen and stay curious." Read Halbert's profile published in the May 2025 issue of ABF Journal at About Pathward® Pathward®, N.A., a national bank, is a subsidiary of Pathward Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASH). Pathward is a U.S.-based financial empowerment company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion. Pathward strives to increase financial availability, choice and opportunity across our Partner Solutions and Commercial Finance business lines. The strategic business lines provide support to individuals and businesses. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Media contact: Courtney Heidelberg605.291.7044mediarelations@
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pathward CEO Brett Pharr Honored as Silver Stevie® Award Winner in 2025 American Business Awards®
Pathward CEO Brett Pharr has been named the winner of a Silver Stevie® Award for Maverick of the Year in the Business Services Industries category in the 23rd Annual American Business Awards®. Pharr named Maverick of the Year for Business Services Industries. FRANKLIN, Tenn., May 07, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pathward®, N.A., a national bank focused on financial access, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Brett Pharr has been named the winner of a Silver Stevie® Award for Maverick of the Year in the Business Services Industries category in the 23rd Annual American Business Awards®. The Maverick of the Year award recognizes an executive or manager who has affected the most positive change on his or her company and/or industry since the beginning of 2023. The American Business Awards received more than 3,600 nominations this year for consideration in a wide range of categories, according to the Stevie Awards Inc. Since becoming CEO in 2021, Pharr has led Pathward through a number of milestones, including its rebrand to Pathward. Leveraging nearly 40 years of risk management experience, Pharr has helped Pathward deliver solutions that increase financial availability, choice and opportunity for individuals and businesses, while adapting to a rapidly changing regulatory environment. Pharr's leadership has been crucial to a few specific initiatives, including inking partnerships aligned with Pathward's mission, a new product launch and business unit rebrand in our Partner Solutions business line, fostering a collaborative hybrid remote work environment with high employee satisfaction, and affirming Pathward's commitment to excellence in sustainability. "I'm honored to be recognized with a Silver Stevie from the American Business Awards and for the opportunity to lead Pathward through its evolution as a next-generation bank focused on delivering ways for everyone to access the financial services network," said Pharr. "It's the work our employees do day in and day out that is making a difference." View Pharr's award and other Management Award winners on "Organizations across the United States continue to demonstrate resilience and innovation," said Stevie Awards president Maggie Miller. "The 2025 Stevie winners have helped drive that success through their innovation, persistence, and hard work. We congratulate all of the winners in the 2025 ABAs and look forward to celebrating their achievements during our June 10 gala event in New York." Details about The American Business Awards and the list of 2025 Stevie winners are available at About Pathward® Pathward®, N.A., a national bank, is a subsidiary of Pathward Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASH). Pathward is a U.S.-based financial empowerment company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion. Pathward strives to increase financial availability, choice and opportunity across our Banking as a Service and Commercial Finance business lines. The strategic business lines provide support to individuals and businesses. Learn more at
Business Wire
07-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Pathward CEO Brett Pharr Honored as Silver Stevie® Award Winner in 2025 American Business Awards®
FRANKLIN, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pathward ®, N.A., a national bank focused on financial access, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Brett Pharr has been named the winner of a Silver Stevie® Award for Maverick of the Year in the Business Services Industries category in the 23 rd Annual American Business Awards®. The Maverick of the Year award recognizes an executive or manager who has affected the most positive change on his or her company and/or industry since the beginning of 2023. The American Business Awards received more than 3,600 nominations this year for consideration in a wide range of categories, according to the Stevie Awards Inc. Since becoming CEO in 2021, Pharr has led Pathward through a number of milestones, including its rebrand to Pathward. Leveraging nearly 40 years of risk management experience, Pharr has helped Pathward deliver solutions that increase financial availability, choice and opportunity for individuals and businesses, while adapting to a rapidly changing regulatory environment. Pharr's leadership has been crucial to a few specific initiatives, including inking partnerships aligned with Pathward's mission, a new product launch and business unit rebrand in our Partner Solutions business line, fostering a collaborative hybrid remote work environment with high employee satisfaction, and affirming Pathward's commitment to excellence in sustainability. 'I'm honored to be recognized with a Silver Stevie from the American Business Awards and for the opportunity to lead Pathward through its evolution as a next-generation bank focused on delivering ways for everyone to access the financial services network,' said Pharr. 'It's the work our employees do day in and day out that is making a difference.' View Pharr's award and other Management Award winners on 'Organizations across the United States continue to demonstrate resilience and innovation,' said Stevie Awards president Maggie Miller. 'The 2025 Stevie winners have helped drive that success through their innovation, persistence, and hard work. We congratulate all of the winners in the 2025 ABAs and look forward to celebrating their achievements during our June 10 gala event in New York.' Details about The American Business Awards and the list of 2025 Stevie winners are available at About Pathward ® Pathward ®, N.A., a national bank, is a subsidiary of Pathward Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASH). Pathward is a U.S.-based financial empowerment company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion. Pathward strives to increase financial availability, choice and opportunity across our Banking as a Service and Commercial Finance business lines. The strategic business lines provide support to individuals and businesses. Learn more at About the Stevie Awards Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at
