Amazing Ambassador - December 2025
We are honored to recognize Dusan Stojanovic as our December 2025 Amazing Ambassador! Dusan is a commercial loan officer at Cadence Bank, serving the River Valley Region helping local businesses access the financing they need to grow, invest, and strengthen our community. A resident of the River Valley for almost 15 years, Dusan is deeply invested in long-term success of our region. Dusan loves to spend time with his wife and son traveling and exploring the amenities our community has to offer. Thank
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