Eric Schmutz, president & CEO of State Bank of Southern Utah, was recognized as the 2024 Distinguished Banker in a presentation at the 116th Annual Utah Bankers Association Convention on June 25, 2024.
The Distinguished Banker Award — first presented in 1985 — is awarded periodically to a Utah banker who makes a lasting impact on his or her institution, community and the banking industry. Schmutz is the 28th recipient of the UBA’s highest honor.
During his nearly 40 years at State Bank, Schmutz has driven incredible growth for the bank, and he has been a respected leader in the industry, serving on the Board of State Bank Advisors, ABA Community Bankers Council and the board of directors of the UBA, in which he was elected chairman in June 2021.
Despite a busy banking career, Eric and his wife, Brenda, are very active in their community and church. He has served as a Bishop, Stake President and Area Seventy in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serves on the Board of Trustees of Southern Utah University, and was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Cedar City Chamber of Commerce.
