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When you visit a branch or our website, you’ve probably seen the signs that say: “Each depositor insured to at least $250,000.” Have you ever thought about what that sign really means? The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation was formed to protect the money deposited into accounts at banks covered by FDIC insurance. So your money is protected up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account category. FDIC coverage separates insured accounts into different...

We are proud to announce that Leslie Ehlers, formerly Vice President, Director of Marketing, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer. Leslie joined Colony Bank in June of 2022. She has nearly 23 years of experience in advertising and corporate branding, leading large regional and national efforts as well as founding and running her own consulting and creative services agency. Prior to joining Colony, she served as Director of Marketing for 18 years...

Colony Bank announced that it has donated $500,000 to 10 rural hospitals throughout Georgia as part of the Georgia HEART Hospital Program. This program aims to help rural hospitals by increasing their funding and their ability to provide healthcare to many Georgians. “We are proud to participate in the Georgia HEART Hospital program and to make this donation to our local hospitals that touch the lives of so many of our families, team members, customers, and neighbors,” said Heath...

We’re excited to announce that Barry Blevins has joined Colony Bank as Treasury Solutions Advisor Lead. Barry brings 24 years of banking experience in commercial lending and treasury solutions. Most recently, he served as Market President at Synovus Financial Corporation. Prior to this, he held the position of Treasury Management, Vice President. Barry holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Operations Management from Dalton State College. Commenting on the announcement, Cindy...

We’re excited to announce the addition of Deborah Clemons as Banking Center Manager for our Albany market. Commenting on the announcement, Tommy Clark, Regional President, said, “I am excited to welcome Deborah to the Colony team. I had the pleasure of working with her at HeritageBank of the South. Deborah’s extensive experience paired with her passion for delivering exceptional customer service will make her a great asset to our team and customers.” Deborah brings over 23...

We’re proud to announce that Tessia Wilder has been promoted to Banking Center Manager for the LaGrange market. Wilder joined Colony in 2019 as a Universal Banker. She has over 10 years of banking experience and has also served as a Teller. Wilder holds a degree in Business Accounting and Finance Administration from Southern Union State Community College and is a 2020 graduate of Leadership Troup. Commenting on the announcement, Robin Wilkinson, Regional Retail Coordinator, said,...

We’re excited to announce the addition of Katharine Miller as a Mortgage Loan Originator in the Savannah area. Miller has six years of banking experience, most recently serving as a Mortgage Loan Originator for Great Oaks Bank. Prior experience also includes serving as Financial Center Lending Officer at Bank of America, Home Loan Advisor for Ally Financial, and Home Mortgage Consultant for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, where she was also a part of the Leadership Development...

We’re pleased to announce that Jeffrey “Jeff” Wright has joined our Colony Bank team as Digital Communications and Strategy Manager. In this role, Jeff will be responsible for bridging email marketing strategy and technology to promote the range of banking and financial solutions available to our customers. Jeff brings over 30 years in marketing and IT consulting. In his most recent role, Jeff served as a CRM Administrator, focusing on digital communications and the customer...

We’re pleased to announce that Kristie McMahan has been named Director of Commercial Administration, Senior Vice President. Kristie joined the Company as Commercial Banker, Senior Vice President in August of 2021 through the merger of Colony Bank and SouthCrest Bank. Kristie, who has nearly 25 years of banking experience, has also held positions such as portfolio manager, credit administration manager, and loan operations manager. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Finance from...

We are pleased to announce the addition of Judd Skinner as Statesboro Market President. Judd, who began his banking career in 2014, most recently served as Commercial Market Manager for Queensborough National Bank & Trust. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies from Georgia Southern University, is a 2020 graduate of Leadership Bulloch, and is currently enrolled in the Georgia Bankers Association's Banking School at the University of Georgia. Commenting on the...

We are pleased to announce the addition of Jennifer Fanning as Mortgage Loan Originator for our Savannah market. Commenting on the announcement, Preston Laird, Mortgage Market Manager, said, “We are excited to welcome Jennifer to Colony Bank. She’s an experienced professional who has built a reputation for delivering outstanding customer service. In addition, her commitment to building relationships and taking the time to understand the needs of our customers will greatly benefit...

We’re proud to announce that Daniel Rentz has been promoted to Chief Technology Officer. Daniel previously served as IT Director and has been part of the Colony Bank team for 15 years. His past positions at Colony include Application Services Manager, Mainframe Manager, and Mainframe Operator. Commenting on the announcement Kimberly C. Dockery, Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff, said, “Daniel has been a valuable member of our team since 2007 and is most deserving of this...