Community Bankers Association of Georgia Elects 2017-2018 Board of Directors

Scott Tomlinson, CEO, Flint Community Bank, Albany, was installed as the 2017-2018 Chairman of the Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) during the 49^th Annual Meeting & Trade Show, held recently at the Westin Copley Place in Boston, MA. His term begins October 1, 2017.

The CBA is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving community banks throughout Georgia to enhance their profitability and growth. Founded in 1969 by a group of Georgia community bankers, the CBA is the state's only advocate working solely for the interests of community banks and their customers. The CBA was formed to protect the political interests of locally-owned community banks and today represents 160 community banks and nearly 200 associate member companies. The Association offers services in four distinct areas, which include political affairs, education, products & services and networking.

Board members are selected from ten divisions across the state of Georgia, ensuring all Georgia community banks are equally represented. Board members are elected to a one-year term which begins October 1st of each year. During the course of the year, Directors will be involved in a number of items on behalf of the CBA membership, such as responding to proposed rules and regulations from the various regulatory agencies, reviewing numerous products & services which will benefit the community banking industry as well as consumers, and weighing in on proposed legislation.

“Our Association continues to thrive due to the efforts and guidance provided by the community bank leaders that comprise our Board,” commented Rob Braswell, President & CEO of the Community Bankers Association of Georgia. “The varied experience each Board Member brings to the table is an invaluable asset to our Association, and serves to strengthen the community banking industry in Georgia.”

COMMUNITY BANKERS ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA

2017-2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

Chairman:                                          Scott Tomlinson, Flint Community Bank, Albany                     

Chairman-Elect:                                Tim Jones, Citizens Community Bank, Valdosta

Vice Chairman:                                 Ron Quinn, Peach State Bank & Trust, Gainesville

Treasurer:                                         Marc Greene, Mountain Valley Community Bank, Cleveland

At Large:                                            Ed Cooney, Affinity Bank, Atlanta

Immediate Past Chair:                      Brad Serff, Providence Bank, Alpharetta                    

DIVISION CHAIRS:

Division 1 Chairperson:                   Preston Conner, Southern Bank, Sardis        

Division 2 Chairperson:                   Charles Rooks, Family Bank, Pelham           

Division 3 Chairperson:                   Corey Gibbs, Community Banking Co. of Fitzgerald 

Division 4 Chairperson:                   Leonard Moreland, Heritage Bank, Jonesboro            

Division 5 Chairperson:                   Elliott Miller, Georgia Banking Company, Atlanta    

Division 6 Chairperson:                   Chuck Harwell, Community Bank of Dublin-Laurens County 

Division 7 Chairperson:                   David Lance, Greater Community Bank, Rome                         

Division 8 Chairperson:                   Paul Bennett, Pineland Bank, Alma

Division 9 Chairperson:                   Keith Hales, Hamilton State Bank, Hoschton              

Division 10 Chairperson:                 Dawn Griffin, Liberty First Bank, Monroe                  

EX-OFFICIO (ICBA):                   Bran Thompson, South Georgia Bank, Glennville

MEMBERS AT LARGE:                             

Lee Clark, First State Bank, Wrens

Bill Easterlin, Queensborough National Bank, Louisville

John Lewis, Foothills Community Bank, Dawsonville

Dan Oliver, Vinings Bank, Smyrna

Brian Schmitt, SouthCrest Bank, N.A., Woodstock

Derek Williams, Century Bank & Trust, Milledgeville

Jason Rooks, Flint Community Bank, Albany

Rob Braswell, President & Chief Executive Officer, CBA of Georgia, Atlanta

HONORARY MEMBER:              Pat Blanchard (Ret.), Augusta        

COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

AUDIT:                                              Ron Quinn

NOMINATING:                                Tim Jones

POLITICAL AFFAIRS:                    Tim Jones

MEMBER SERVICES:                     Brad Serff

MEMBERSHIP:                                TBD

BRF MODERATOR:                        Clark Hungerford, Vinings Bank, Smyrna

Chief Financial Officer:                   Tammy Maass

Corporate Secretary:                         Peake Wilson

Contact
Lindsay Greene
Vice President, Marketing & Member Services
(770) 541- 0376/lindsay@cbaofga.com