East brings more than 20 years of experience spanning financial services, banking, real estate and business development. Throughout her career, she has built strong client relationships, identified growth opportunities and developed tailored solutions while maintaining a focus on customer service and community engagement.
East previously served as a Business Development Officer with Heartland Bank, where she developed relationships to drive loan and deposit growth, identified clients’ financial needs and represented the bank throughout the community. Her experience also includes roles in real estate, development at UAMS and fixed-income sales with Stephens Inc.
East earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business with an emphasis in Marketing from Western Colorado University. She has also been active in the Little Rock community through several civic and nonprofit organizations.
In her new role at Stone Bank, East will focus on developing and strengthening client relationships, identifying opportunities for growth and expanding the bank’s presence in the Little Rock market.