The Jaguar E-Type: Timeless Design and the Speed That Stunned the World The story of the Jaguar E-Type begins not in a design studio, but on the racetrack. Born from the lineage of Jaguar’s Le Mans-winning D-Type racers, the E-Type debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in 1961 and caused an absolute frenzy.2 It looked like nothing else on the …
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From Fiberglass Dream to Mid-Engine Marvel: The Unstoppable Chevrolet Corvette When the Chevrolet Corvette debuted in 1953, it was a bold experiment: an American response to the sleek European sports cars that captured the hearts of G.I.s returning from WWII. Its first generation (C1) had a fiberglass body and a tame six-cylinder engine, but it laid the foundation for something …
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More Than a Car, It Was an Idea: The Ford Mustang Launch I always tell people the most significant thing about the Ford Mustang wasn’t its horsepower—it was its timing. When it arrived on April 17, 1964, America was hungry for something new, something that smelled like youth and freedom. The Baby Boomers were coming of age, and they didn’t …
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The Porsche 911: The Icon That Refused to Change (and Changed Everything) In the chaotic, fast-moving world of supercars, the Porsche 911 stands alone. For over six decades, it has maintained a silhouette so specific, so instantly recognizable, that a five-year-old’s sketch can capture its essence. It’s not a car built on fashion; it’s built on formula. But here is …
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You know the shape. It’s not angular, it’s not aggressive, and it certainly isn’t fast. It looks, quite frankly, like a large, shiny black beetle that has somehow learned to drive. And yet, this goofy, humble car—the Volkswagen Beetle—is perhaps the only vehicle in history that feels less like a piece of machinery and more like a member of the …
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More Than a Car: The Dawn of Mass Automobility The Ford Model T, introduced in 1908, is arguably the most important car in history. Nicknamed the “Tin Lizzie” for its simple, durable build, it wasn’t the fastest or the most luxurious car, but it was the first affordable car for the masses. Henry Ford’s singular vision was to build a …
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Our Profile: Growth and Commitment Since 1971 Ameris Bank is the banking subsidiary of Ameris Bancorp (NYSE: ABCB), a publicly traded financial holding company.1 Originally founded in 1971 as American Banking Company in Moultrie, Georgia, the bank has grown significantly through a strategy of organic growth and over 35 strategic mergers and acquisitions.2 The company adopted the Ameris Bank brand …
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Our Profile: Rebirth and Regional Strength Since 2009 BankUnited, N.A. is the national bank subsidiary of BankUnited, Inc. (NYSE: BKU), a publicly traded financial services holding company. While the original BankUnited entity was founded in 1984, the modern institution was organized in 2009 following the acquisition of the failed BankUnited, FSB, by a management team led by John A. Kanas …
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Our Profile: A Legacy of Conservative, Family-Led Banking Farmers and Merchants Bank (F&M Bank) is a privately-held commercial bank that is the oldest and one of the largest independent banks headquartered in Southern California. Founded in 1907 by Charles J. Walker, the bank has remained continuously owned and managed by the Walker family for four generations.3 Headquartered in Long Beach, …
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Our Profile: Deeply Rooted and Independent Since 1989 BancFirst is the flagship banking subsidiary of BancFirst Corporation (NASDAQ: BANF), a publicly traded financial services holding company. The modern corporation was officially formed in 1989 in Oklahoma City, consolidating the interests of several rural Oklahoma banks previously acquired by founder H.E. “Gene” Rainbolt, whose banking roots date back to 1966. Headquartered …
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Our Profile: Over 165 Years of Community Banking NBT Bank, N.A. is the primary banking subsidiary of NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB), a publicly traded financial holding company. Founded in 1856 as the Bank of Norwich, the institution has over 165 years of continuous operation, surviving every major financial crisis by adhering to conservative, community-focused banking principles. Headquartered in Norwich, …
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Our Profile: A High-Performing Regional Bank Since 1999 Centennial Bank is the operating name for the banking operations of Home BancShares, Inc. (NYSE: HOMB), a high-performing financial holding company. The institution was founded in 1999 in Conway, Arkansas, and grew rapidly through a strategy of acquiring struggling banks, especially during economic downturns, and integrating them under the single Centennial Bank …
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Our Profile: Trusted Partner Since 1934 MidWestOne Bank is the banking subsidiary of MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOFG), a publicly traded financial holding company. The bank traces its origins to 1934 with the founding of Iowa State Bank & Trust Company in Iowa City. Over nearly a century, it has grown by adhering to principles of integrity and dedicated …
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Our Profile: A Unified and Expanded Western Force Banc of California, N.A. is the banking subsidiary of Banc of California, Inc.2 (NYSE: BANC).3 The modern entity is the result of the November 2023 merger with PacWest Bancorp, which created a combined institution with approximately $38 billion in assets.4 Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the bank is now one of the …
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Our Profile: A Digital Pioneer with National Reach TIAA Bank was the operating name for the banking subsidiary of TIAA (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America), one of the largest financial services organizations in the U.S. The bank was primarily the result of TIAA’s acquisition of EverBank Financial Corp in 2017. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, TIAA Bank was known …
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