Bank of Utah announces the promotion of Kelly Hale to Senior Vice President (SVP), Business Development Team Lead. As Hale transitions into her new role, Jared Sellers has been appointed Commercial Lending Team Lead at the bank’s Orem branch.
In her new position, Hale will oversee and advance the bank’s business development strategy. She will work closely with the bank’s salesforce to identify growth opportunities, strengthen client relationships and support overall organizational expansion.
Hale brings four decades of banking experience, including 25 years with Bank of Utah. She began her career as a teller, serving in that role for 10 years before transitioning into commercial lending, where she has worked for more than 30 years. Hale has completed extensive college coursework and is a graduate of Pacific Coast Banking School.
Sellers will assume leadership of the commercial lending team in Orem, ensuring seamless service and continuity for clients and team members. He has more than 20 years of commercial lending experience and eight years of management experience that he brings to Bank of Utah.
Sellers has extensive experience in commercial and business lending, including C&I, CRE and SBA 7(a) and 504 lending, managing loan requests up to $70 million. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah and an MBA from Louisiana State University, Shreveport. He also completed formal credit training at JPMorgan Chase.
“Strong leadership is at the core of our success at Bank of Utah. Kelly Hale will be a dedicated resource in helping our team members achieve their individual and collective growth goals,” said Branden Hansen, president of Bank of Utah. “Jared Sellers is well-positioned to build on the strong foundation Kelly has established as we continue working to unlock the potential of our team members, clients and community.”
About Bank of Utah
Founded in Ogden in 1952, Bank of Utah has been part of the state’s story for more than 70 years. We’ve supported small businesses and helped individuals and families build their futures in communities across Utah — from quiet mountain towns to thriving city centers. With 18 full-service branches, dedicated trust teams, and mortgage specialists throughout the state, Bank of Utah provides personal service and forward-thinking financial tools. The bank’s comprehensive offerings include business and personal banking, mortgage and commercial lending, personal and corporate trust services, and wealth management and investment services.
Recognized as one of the Top 15 U.S. Community Banks of 2024 by S&P Global Market Intelligence and named Utah’s Best Bank by GOBankingRates in 2025, Bank of Utah blends local insight with award-winning strength. Whether it’s the little details in a banking experience or the big moments in life, Bank of Utah is here to help Utahns succeed. Our commitment is to remain strong, trustworthy, advanced, secure and appreciative — to work side by side with clients on their financial journeys, so they can confidently say: “This is my Utah. Bank of Utah is my bank.” Learn more at bankofutah.com or call 801-409-5000.