Troy Athletics, Troy Bank & Trust Announce Landmark Jersey Patch Partnership

TROY, Ala. – Troy University Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr. and Troy Athletics Director Kyle George announced a landmark partnership with Troy Bank & Trust on Monday ahead of a launch party and press conference in the Stadium Club of Veterans Memorial Stadium.

The partnership is the first of its kind at the Group of Six level, making Troy Bank & Trust the official jersey patch sponsor for all 16 of Troy's athletic programs, plus logo placement on all coaches' in-game apparel beginning with the 2026-27 athletic season.

"Since its establishment in 1906, Troy Bank & Trust has been a valued partner to Troy University," Dr. Hawkins said. "This new partnership with Troy Athletics is a powerful expression of our shared commitment to the community and to Trojans at home and abroad. We are proud to add the prestigious insignia of Troy Bank & Trust to the uniforms worn by our student-athletes."

For more than 100 years, Troy Bank & Trust has been committed to helping the communities it serves thrive. Founded in 1906 and guided by a tradition of local leadership and community investment, the bank serves individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit organizations through 14 locations across Alabama, including its newest branch in Phenix City which opens soon. Rooted in the vision of Governor Charles Henderson, Troy Bank & Trust continues to uphold the values of service, stewardship, and giving back that have defined the bank for generations.

"This partnership as the Jersey Patch Sponsor for Troy University Athletics is another meaningful step in the long and powerful relationship between Troy Bank & Trust and Troy University," Jeff Kervin, President and CEO of Troy Bank & Trust, said. "As a community bank, we believe in the power of relationships, and we are proud of the meaningful and lasting partnership we share with Troy University. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to strengthening the communities we serve and investing in the future of our region.

"It is an honor to continue supporting Troy University's student-athletes and to play a role in helping develop the next generation of leaders," Kervin said. We are proud to further our longstanding partnership with Troy University and celebrate the tradition, excellence, and community spirit that define both of our organizations."

The jersey patch partnership between Troy Athletics and Troy Bank & Trust is a $2.1 million, four-year agreement with an option to extend for a fifth year. Troy Bank & Trust will remain visible in other locations around Troy Athletics, including on the right field wall at Riddle-Pace Field, press conference backdrop and digital signage.

"Troy Athletics is incredibly proud to partner with Troy Bank & Trust, and we are grateful for their tremendous commitment to Troy University and our student-athletes," George said. "Troy Bank & Trust has been a tremendous partner in our community for generations, and this jersey patch represents another exciting chapter in a relationship built on shared values, pride, and a commitment to excellence.

"Our athletic programs are experiencing tremendous momentum, and we are excited to have a partner like Troy Bank & Trust alongside us as we continue to elevate the Troy brand on a regional and national stage," George said. "Every time our student-athletes compete, the Troy Bank & Trust name will be represented alongside the Troy name, and we are proud of what that says about the strength of our community. We sincerely appreciate this investment in Troy Athletics and their belief in the young men and women who proudly represent the Trojans."

This collaboration was arranged in partnership with Troy Sports Properties, a property of Playfly Sports, the multimedia rights holder for Troy Athletics.

About Troy Bank & Trust
Troy Bank & Trust is a uniquely owned community bank founded in 1906 by former Alabama Governor Charles Henderson. With approximately $1.6 billion in assets, Troy Bank & Trust is among the largest commercial banks headquartered in the state. The Bank operates 14 locations throughout Alabama, primarily serving communities within a 150-mile radius of its headquarters in Troy. Guided by a longstanding commitment to personalized service, local decision-making, and community investment, Troy Bank & Trust remains focused on its mission of helping customers achieve their financial goals while demonstrating its promise to be "the only bank you'll ever need."

About Troy Athletics
Troy Athletics is among the top Group of Six athletic programs in the country, following a 2025-26 athletic season that featured a No. 6 national ranking for Troy Baseball and a trip to the College World Series. Additionally, men's basketball participated in March Madness for a second straight year and women's basketball competed in the WBIT, hosted by the NCAA. Troy Football won the Sun Belt West Division title for the third time in the past four seasons and appeared in the program's 11th bowl game. In the classroom, 75 percent of Troy's student-athletes posted a 3.0 GPA or higher in the most recent spring semester.

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