The 2023-2024 program year for the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA) is off to a strong start with the election and installation of officers and new members to the Leadership GBA Board of Directors. The newly installed officers include Kelly Smith, senior vice president at First National Bank of Griffin, as chair; Brad Sheffield, senior vice president and regional retail sales manager at Synovus Bank in Statesboro, as chair-elect; and Bill Hogan, senior credit officer at Northeast Georgia Bank in Lavonia, as vice chair.
Kim Wilson, president and CEO of OneSouth Bank in Macon and GBA Chairman, expressed optimism about the impact that these talented bankers will have on the association. Wilson stated, “Leadership GBA is fortunate to have this group of talented bankers at the helm. Their enthusiasm and dedication to the industry are bound to make a positive impact. I look forward to their leadership of this vital part of our association.”
Leadership GBA, a section of the Georgia Bankers Association, focuses on supporting the advancement of career bankers by providing leadership development training, serving as a forum for networking and idea exchange, and promoting industry advocacy activities at the local, state, and federal levels.
Joining the Board of Directors are four new members representing the association’s geographic divisions and one new member representing GBA Associate Members:
– Thomas Forsberg, market president at First Carolina Bank, Atlanta, representing the North Group
– Andy Clifton, senior vice president at Farmers & Merchants Bank, Sylvania, representing the Central Group
– Erika Holmes, vice president and retail banking manager at OneSouth Bank, Macon, representing the South Group
– Ryan Hunt, senior vice president at Classic City Bank, Athens, serving as an At-Large member
– Stewart Thigpen, CEO of Steve H. Powell & Company, Statesboro, representing GBA Associate Members
A little bit about the Georgia Bankers Association: Founded in 1892, the GBA has been dedicated to promoting the general welfare and usefulness of banking and the preservation of a sound banking system for over 130 years. It serves as a valuable resource for Georgia’s banks, offering effective government relations and public advocacy, a professional peer community, top-quality education and professional development, and revenue-enhancing products and services.
The newly elected officers and members of the Leadership GBA Board of Directors bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their roles, and they are poised to make a positive impact on the association and the banking industry as a whole. With their dedication and enthusiasm, the future of the GBA looks bright.
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