Matthew Hilliard

Matthew Hilliard has a strong background in banking and finance with over 16 years of experience. Currently, they are working as a Commercial Relationship Manager at Customers Bank since 2022, where they manage commercial relationships in the lower middle market space and actively participates in community service. Prior to this, Matthew worked as a Commercial Lender at Bank OZK from 2018 to 2022. Matthew also served as a Private Client Relationship Manager at First Tennessee Bank from 2013 to 2017, managing high net worth client relationships and holding licenses in series 7 & 63 and life & health insurance. From 2008 to 2013, they worked as a Financial Services Manager at First Citizens Bank, focusing on consumer and small business lending and collaborating with partners within the bank. Earlier in their career, Matthew held positions at KS Bank, Inc. as a Branch Manager/VP with a focus on construction lending and community involvement, and at The Bank of New York as a Sales Manager and Business Banker.

Matthew Hilliard received a Bachelor of Science in Business Management/Finance from North Carolina State University's College of Management from 1995 to 1998. Matthew also studied Accounting at Appalachian State University from 1994 to 1995. Matthew completed their high school education at John T Hoggard High School from 1989 to 1993. Additionally, they attended the North Carolina School of Banking from 2006 to 2007, but it is not specified if they obtained a degree or field of study from that institution.