Banker Perspective: CBA Leadership Training Gave Us a New Friendship 

The 2024 Community Bank Leadership Academy (CBLA) might be over, but the connections made will last for years to come. This is especially true for Noah Autrey, Loan Assistant at Family Bank, Pelham, and Caleb Mason, Commercial Lender at The Commercial Bank, Crawford, who attended this year's class. Attending Georgia Southern University, owning Boykin Spaniels, and banking are just a few of the things that they have in common.

Discover the valuable lessons these two bankers gained, both professionally and personally, as well as the lasting friendship they built along the way in the latest issue of Georgia Communities First magazine.

Looking to grow future leaders at your bank?  Check out the 2025 Community Bank Leadership Academy.  This four-session program is designed for future community bank leaders and participants will gain personal and professional growth, create a personal development plan, and build skills in leadership, team building, and continuous learning. The Academy supports Georgia’s community banks by developing impactful leaders who positively influence their banks, communities, and themselves.