Zach Harrod

Zach Harrod
As a business development representative, Zach Harrod reaches out to community bankers to set up meetings where they learn how Teslar helps our partner banks. Prior to joining the team, Zach taught at the university and high school levels for nine years. He has a bachelor’s degree in English and an MFA in Poetry from the University of Arkansas, and is currently pursuing his MBA. Outside of Teslar, Zach enjoys writing, reading, fishing, and spending time with his family. He currently resides in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Recent Posts

Let Teslar Take You to the Playoffs

As any football fan knows, “decent” isn’t good enough. If you describe your offensive line as “eh, it mostly works,” your quarterback is probably ending most plays on his back.

Decent isn’t good enough. “Our system mostly works,” certainly isn’t good enough. That’s true for football and it’s true for banking.

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RPA-Driven Customer Portals for Commercial Banking

Commercial customers are typically a bank’s largest revenue stream. Meeting their needs and providing top-notch experiences for them is a high priority, but most financial technology is not built or suited for commercial customers or complex relationships.

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Winning the Battle for Deposits

With tightening margins, inflation, and high interest rates, community bankers face not only a challenging lending environment, but also a battle to sustain deposits. Customers are more knowledgeable than ever and are prepared to shop across multiple channels to find the right fit for their deposit needs. So how can community financial institutions look to compete with larger banks and credit unions to attract those customers?

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