News & Updates

Company news from the Tower Loan team

Jack McGee

Jack McGee Promoted to Controller at Tower Loan

Tower Loan is pleased to announce the promotion of Jack McGee to Controller, where he will take on an expanded leadership role in the company’s accounting department. McGee joined Tower Loan as Assistant Controller in April 2025. He will step into the Controller position previously held by Clint Briggs, who has been promoted to Vice…

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Clint Briggs

Clint Briggs Promoted to Vice President of Finance at Tower Loan

Tower Loan is pleased to announce the promotion of Clint Briggs to Vice President of Finance, recognizing his continued leadership and nearly 14 years of service with the company. Briggs joined Tower Loan in January 2013 as a Financial Analyst. Before joining the company, he worked for Carr, Riggs & Ingram, where his responsibilities included…

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Kody Mas

Kody Mas Promoted to Supervisor of Operations in Illinois

Kody Mas has been promoted to Supervisor of Operations at Tower Loan, advancing into a regional leadership role overseeing operations across Illinois. In this position, Mas will focus on building a strong, accountable team culture, developing future leaders, and helping his team consistently achieve strong results. Mas began his Tower Loan career as a Manager…

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Driving for Hope , Fundraiser September 2026

Tower Loan to Host Inaugural Golf Tournament Benefiting Palmer Home for Children

FLOWOOD, Miss. – Tower Loan will host its inaugural golf tournament benefiting Palmer Home for Children on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Country Club of Canton in Canton, Mississippi, marking a new addition to the company’s longstanding annual giving campaign. Now in its ninth year supporting Palmer Home, Tower Loan has raised more than $400,000…

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Keona Fields Promoted to Supervisor of Operations in Illinois

Keona Fields Promoted to Supervisor of Operations in Illinois

Keona Fields has been promoted to Supervisor of Operations at Tower Loan, advancing into a regional leadership role overseeing operations across Illinois. In this position, Fields will focus on training and developing her team, supporting their growth, and helping lead them toward continued success. Fields began her Tower Loan career in May 2009 as a…

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Congratulations to Nick Smith on being named to the 2026 Mississippi Business Journal Top 40 Under 40 Class!

Nick Smith named to the 2026 Mississippi Business Journal Top 40 Under 40

Congratulations to Nick Smith on being named to the 2026 Mississippi Business Journal Top 40 Under 40 Class!

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Mississippi Business Journal - Largest consumer finance company in state celebrates 90 years 

Largest consumer finance company in state celebrates 90 years – Mississippi Business Journal

Tower Loan, based in Flowood, the largest consumer finance company in the state, has grown remarkably quickly in its 90-year history. CEO Francis C. Lee said a balance between tradition and forward thinking has guided the company through growth that now includes operating a network of 266 locations across eight states, employing about 950 people,…

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Sarah Cannon

Sarah Cannon Promoted to Associate Director in Mississippi and Louisiana

Sarah Cannon has been promoted to Associate Director at Tower Loan, advancing from her previous role as Senior Supervisor. In this position, she will help lead operations across Mississippi and Louisiana, bringing nearly two decades of experience and leadership to the role. Sarah joined Tower Loan in 2006 as a Manager Trainee in Columbus, Mississippi….

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Melvin Harris Promoted to Supervisor of Operations in Texas

Melvin Harris has been promoted to Supervisor of Operations at Tower Loan, advancing into a regional leadership role overseeing operations across eight Texas offices, including Tyler, Richardson, Longview, Round Rock, Sulphur Springs, Garland, Northwest Austin, and McKinney. In this position, Harris will focus on developing branch managers, strengthening teams, and supporting continued growth and operational…

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Patrick Thornton

Tower Loan Names Patrick Thornton to Executive Group

Tower Loan is pleased to announce Patrick Thornton, Chief Technology Officer, has been named to the company’s Executive Group. Thornton brings more than 25 years of experience across software, infrastructure, cloud, aerospace, financial services, and healthcare innovation. Over the course of his career, he has led the design and implementation of scalable, technology-driven solutions that…

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