Braden Pace, Senior Vice President with South Central Bank in Elizabethtown KY, has been appointed to the American Bankers Association’s Emerging Leaders Council for the 2025-2026 association year.
The Council is focused on identifying, connecting, developing, and engaging the current and next generation of bankers to lead the industry, guiding ABA in the creation of new opportunities in leadership development, networking, advocacy, financial literacy, and industry promotion.
“As a member-driven organization we are so fortunate to have emerging leaders that help direct and inform of the work we do on behalf of the industry,” said Caitlin Taylor, Vice President, ABA State Association Alliance. “We’re grateful that Braden is participating in this council and will provide his expertise in these important efforts that are so critical to banks across the country.”
Pace graduated from the University of Kentucky, earning a degree in Finance from the Gatton College of Business and Economics. After pursuing a career in banking, he joined South Central Bank as a lender and currently is Senior Vice President/Senior Lender. He completed the Kentucky Bankers Association Emerging Leaders program in 2023 and is participating in the Graduate School of Banking at LSU, class of 2026
“It’s an honor to be appointed to this council and to work with my peers on increasing collaboration across our banks and create more opportunities for the next generation of banking leaders,” said Pace. “My participation will allow me to engage with up-and-coming leaders in the banking industry and help develop solutions that will better meet the needs of our customers and the broader economy.”
For more information about Braden Pace, South Central Bank and its services, please contact Marketing Coordinator; Allen Handley at allen.handley@SouthCentralBank.com or 270-651-7466 Ext 3082.
