Murray, KY – Paul W. Barret, Jr. Graduate School of Banking in Memphis, Tennessee recently
announced that Eleshia Bradnon, Sr. Vice-President at The Murray Bank, has graduated Summa
Cum Laude.
“Eleshia is a tremendous asset to our bank and customers,” said Bob Hargrove, President and
CEO of The Murray Bank. “We commend her for expanding her base of knowledge, which will
allow her to offer the best banking experience possible for our customers.”
Paul W. Barret, Jr. School of Banking has been providing advanced banking education for over
40 years with a curriculum designed to provide a high degree of understanding of all commercial
banking functions. The 2023 school was held May 22-26 on the Christian Brothers University
campus in Memphis, Tennessee.
65 students completed the three-year curriculum and graduated in the 2023 class. During the
program, students received over 120 hours of classroom instruction, prepared in-depth reports in
eight areas of study, along with passing two exams.
Brandon has worked at The Murray Bank for 20 years, starting in 2002. She is married to Ricky
Brandon and they reside in Calloway County, KY. They have one daughter, Rachel Brandon.