BAINBRIDGE, GA — First National Bank is proud to announce that Hehle Cole, CPA has graduated from the Georgia Banking School, a highly respected program sponsored by the Georgia Bankers Association.
Hehle, a longtime resident of Bainbridge and a proud Bearcat, earned his bachelor’s degree in Risk Management and Insurance from the University of Georgia and his bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Georgia Southwestern University. Hehle’s service to his community includes roles as a past board member of Bainbridge Country Club and a present member of the finance committee for First Methodist Church of Bainbridge. He is a member of the Georgia Society of CPAs and local Sowega chapter.
Established in 1961, the Georgia Banking School is a three-year program that develops leadership and technical skills in rising banking professionals. Led by industry experts and University of Georgia faculty, it emphasizes real-world application, professional growth, and lasting peer connections. Participants attend a one-week residency each year in Athens and complete home-study assignments between sessions.
“Congratulations to Hehle on this accomplishment,” said Brad Barber, President and CEO. “We are proud to have him on our team.”
About First National Bank
First National Bank is an independent, locally owned community bank. First National Bank has grown into a 370-million-dollar bank serving customers in Southwest Georgia and Northwest Florida through six full-service locations. The Georgia offices are in Bainbridge, Cairo, Moultrie, and Leesburg. The Florida location is in Miramar Beach and serves Walton and Okaloosa counties.
More information can be found at www.fnbdc.com. Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.