business briefs
• John Ley recently joined SmartBank as senior vice president and relationship manager in the Knoxville market. Ley will be based out of the Bearden office, bringing nearly three decades of banking expertise to the bank’s established and high-performing teams. He began his banking career in 1997 after graduating from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. Throughout his career, Ley has held various leadership positions, gaining extensive experience in commercial banking and real estate.
• Weichert, Realtors® - Advantage Plus in Knoxville has announced the recent addition of Elisa Saddoris to its team of agents. Saddoris assists clients in Knoxville and surrounding areas with all their real estate needs.
