First National Bank Announces Promotion of Cole Pitts Moultrie, Georgia, December 16, 2022 – First National Bank of Moultrie ("FNB") announced recently that Cole Pitts was promoted to Vice President for the Bank. Cole joined FNB in 2020 when the Bank opened its new office on the square in downtown Moultrie. Cole, a Relationship Manager for FNB, was born and raised in Moultrie. He is a 2011 graduate of Colquitt County High School, attended Georgia Tech on a baseball scholarship, and...

First National Bank recently appointed a new member to the First National Bank Board of Directors. Joining the First National Bank Board of Directors is Keenan Adams. “Our newest Board member embodies the community spirit and brings extensive community business knowledge to the table. We are very fortunate to have Keenan join our team, “ said Brad E. Barber, President & CEO. Keenan Adams is a lifelong resident of Bainbridge and Decatur County. He is a 2011 graduate of Bainbridge High...

ATLANTA – Stephen Whittaker, senior vice president, and Chief Credit Officer at First National Bank in Bainbridge, has been elected by his peers in south Georgia to serve a three-year term on the Leadership GBA Board of Directors. Leadership GBA supports the advancement of career bankers by providing leadership development training, serving as a forum through which career bankers can network and exchange ideas, and promoting industry advocacy activities at the local, state, and federal...

ATLANTA – Brad E. Barber, president and CEO of First National Bank, Bainbridge, has been elected by his peers to serve as Vice Chairman of the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA). “Brad is among the most well-respected career bankers in Georgia,” said Rhodes McLanahan, GBA chairman and CEO of First American Bank & Trust Company in Athens. “His experience and passion for our industry will serve the association well.” Commenting on the election, Barber said, “It’s an honor to...

Bert Hines, Market President with First National Bank in Bainbridge, GA, is among the 523 bankers taking part in the 72nd annual two-week session of the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University. Classes got underway May 23 and will continue through June 3, 2022, with courses covering all aspects of banking, economics, and related subjects. Students traveled from twenty-one states to participate in this session. Sponsored by 15 southern-state bankers...

First National Bank of Moultrie would like to welcome our Board of Directors. First National Bank of Moultrie Announces Board of Directors Moultrie, Georgia, April 29, 2022 – First National Bank of Moultrie announces its Board of Directors for Moultrie. Joining the Moultrie Board of Directors are Cecil Barber, David Hart, Roy Reeves, Dr. Kirby Smith, Mary Ann Smith, Becca Turner and Mary Beth Watson. “Our newest Board members embody the spirit of community and bring talent,...

FIRST NATIONAL BANK ANNOUNCES KRISTY HARRELL AS CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER BAINBRIDGE, GA. Bainbridge, GA. (May 24, 2022) – First National Bank (“FNB”) recently announced that Kristy M. Harrell has joined the team as Senior Vice President and the Chief Operations Officer. Kristy has a banking career that expands over 28 years, having most recently served as the Chief Operations Officer for Port City Bank in Bainbridge. “Kristy brings valuable experience and a wealth of...

Bainbridge, GA. (November 15, 2021) – First National Bank (“FNB”) announced recently that Barry Pollock was promoted to Executive Vice President for the Bank. Barry joined the Bank in 2016 and has a career in banking that spans over 28 years. Commenting on the promotion, Brad E Barber, President, and CEO stated, “In addition to leading the Bank’s Cairo market, Barry will assume key strategic roles for the Bank as we continue to grow and expand the Bank’s footprint. As a member...

Bainbridge, GA. (November 15, 2021) – First National Bank ("FNB") announced recently that Lorenda Smith was promoted to Senior Vice President for the Bank. Lorenda joined FNB in 2017 and has a career in banking that spans over 38 years. Commenting on the promotion, Brad E Barber, President, and CEO stated, "Lorenda brings so much energy, excitement, and enthusiasm in her roles as Director of Marketing and Retail Banking for FNB. As a member of the Executive team, Lorenda has...

Bainbridge, GA. (November 15, 2021) – First National Bank (“FNB”) announced recently that Lee Northcutt was promoted to Executive Vice President for the Bank. Lee joined FNB in 2019 and has a career in banking that spans over 41 years. Commenting on the promotion, Brad E Barber, President and CEO stated, “Lee will assume more strategic roles with FNB in addition to being the Chief Lending Officer for the company. As a member of the Executive team, Lee has demonstrated leadership...

President & CEO Brad Barber and Market President Marc DeMott discuss why opening First National Bank of Moultrie in the heart of downtown Moultrie, GA was so important.

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