April 12, 2023

Op-Ed from Harold Reynolds, CEO, BankSouth, Greensboro: The Case for Your Community Bank

Recently the failures of a few unique and highly specialized banks have naturally caused depositors to pause and attempt to assess if their deposits are safe. Certain media professionals, bloggers and financials commentators seem to have a personal interest in promoting fear. Comparisons to the banking crisis kicked off by the Great Recession are overblown, irresponsible and are intended to create “likes” and headlines. In some small way, I want to take an opportunity to respond to the message of those who would stoke fear and share the perspective of a community banker, since it’s unlikely they have ever engaged with a community bank.  Read more.

BankSouth Mortgage Announces New Hires:  Mac Cregger joined BankSouth Mortgage as Senior Vice President of Retail Production and Strategic Growth. Nine new loan officers have also joined BankSouth branches across Georgia: Shaun Hannifin and Katy Nelson joined the Gwinnett Branch; the Buckhead Branch welcomed Rick Fantucci and Chris Philmon; Stuart Smith joined the Milton Branch; In Savannah, Ivy Eilerman joined as VP, Producing Production Manager along with loan officers Katie Patronis, and Aaron Sharp. Rickey Powell opened the bank’s new branch in Tifton. Read more.

GBC Launches New Payments & Technology Banking Group 

Nathan Ottinger will lead the new Payments & Technology Banking Group supported by a team of experienced banking professionals including Chris Stanley, Sam Gleaton, Patrick Spurgin and Jim Ogle. "We are excited to launch our new Payments & Technology Banking Group and provide our clients with an industry-leading client experience," said Bartow Morgan Jr., CEO of GBC. "With the establishment of this group, we are demonstrating our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our clients in today's rapidly changing financial landscape."

• GA Dept of Banking & Finance March Bulletin

• Guest Article from Elliott Davis: CECL Model Validations and Internal Audits 

• FDIC signage and advertising requirements proposal

• SEC proposes privacy rule amendments

• CFPB reports on small entities’ calls to restrict impact of 1033 rule

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As a keynote speaker, author, businessman, former national champion football player, and cancer survivor Aaron has made it his mission to help others change their lives by changing their attitudes!
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