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2020-2021 CBA Chair; Debra Weil, Community Banking Company of Fitzgerald, 2021-2022 CBA Chair;
and John McNair, President & CEO, CBA
Debra Weil, Executive Vice President, Community Banking Company of Fitzgerald, was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA). Nominations for the 2021-22 CBA Board of Directors were announced and approved at CBA’s Annual Convention held June 2- 6 at the Ritz-Carlton in Amelia Island, Florida. Her term began on June 7, 2021.
CBA was founded in 1969 by a group of Georgia community bankers to protect the political interests of locally owned community banks. Representing approximately 140 community banks and 150 associate member companies, CBA offers services in three distinct areas: Legislative, Professional Development, and Member Services. CBA is the state’s only advocate working solely for the interests of community banks and their customers.
Board members are selected from seven divisions across the state of Georgia, ensuring all Georgia community banks are equally represented. Board members are elected to a one-year term. During the year, Directors are involved in several items on behalf of the CBA membership, such as responding to proposed rules and regulations from the various regulatory agencies, reviewing services that will benefit the community banking industry, and weighing in on proposed legislation.
“CBA is fortunate to have an enthusiastic and dedicated Board of Directors, representing all areas of the state,” commented John McNair, President & CEO of the Community Bankers Association of Georgia. “Thanks to the guidance of these community bank leaders, our association continues to thrive. Debra has been actively involved in leadership positions with CBA for many years and has a vision for the coming year. Her leadership and expertise in the banking industry will position CBA to new heights. The diverse experience each board member brings is an invaluable asset to CBA and serves to strengthen the community banking industry in Georgia.”
For more information, contact CBA at (770) 541- 4490 or visit www.cbaofga.com.
CBA was founded in 1969 by a group of Georgia community bankers to protect the political interests of locally owned community banks. Representing approximately 140 community banks and 150 associate member companies, CBA offers services in three distinct areas: Legislative, Professional Development, and Member Services. CBA is the state’s only advocate working solely for the interests of community banks and their customers.
Board members are selected from seven divisions across the state of Georgia, ensuring all Georgia community banks are equally represented. Board members are elected to a one-year term. During the year, Directors are involved in several items on behalf of the CBA membership, such as responding to proposed rules and regulations from the various regulatory agencies, reviewing services that will benefit the community banking industry, and weighing in on proposed legislation.
“CBA is fortunate to have an enthusiastic and dedicated Board of Directors, representing all areas of the state,” commented John McNair, President & CEO of the Community Bankers Association of Georgia. “Thanks to the guidance of these community bank leaders, our association continues to thrive. Debra has been actively involved in leadership positions with CBA for many years and has a vision for the coming year. Her leadership and expertise in the banking industry will position CBA to new heights. The diverse experience each board member brings is an invaluable asset to CBA and serves to strengthen the community banking industry in Georgia.”
For more information, contact CBA at (770) 541- 4490 or visit www.cbaofga.com.
COMMUNITY BANKERS ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA 2020-2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Chairman: Debra Weil, Community Banking Co. of Fitzgerald
Chairman-Elect: Richy Everly, Bank of Wrightsville
Vice Chairman: Neil Stevens, Oconee State Bank, Watkinsville
Treasurer: Bran Thompson, South Georgia Bank, Glennville
At Large: Greg Proffitt, Newton Federal Bank, Covington
Immediate Past Chair: David Lance, Greater Community Bank, Rome
DIVISION CHAIRS:
Division 1: Shannon Henry, Bank of Dade, Trenton
Division 2: Mike Sale, The Commercial Bank, Crawford
Division 3: Clark Hungerford, Vinings Bank, Smyrna
Division 4: Derek Williams, Century Bank & Trust, Milledgeville
Division 5: Scott Curry, First State Bank of Randolph County, Cuthbert
Division 6: Stephen Lewis, First National Bank of Coffee County, Douglas
Division 7: Zachary Frye, Durden Banking Company, Twin City
MEMBERS AT LARGE:
General Council: Dan Brannan, James-Bates-Brannan-Groover-LLP, Atlanta
Corporate Secretary: Lori Godfrey, CBA of Georgia, Marietta
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Chairman: Debra Weil, Community Banking Co. of Fitzgerald
Chairman-Elect: Richy Everly, Bank of Wrightsville
Vice Chairman: Neil Stevens, Oconee State Bank, Watkinsville
Treasurer: Bran Thompson, South Georgia Bank, Glennville
At Large: Greg Proffitt, Newton Federal Bank, Covington
Immediate Past Chair: David Lance, Greater Community Bank, Rome
DIVISION CHAIRS:
Division 1: Shannon Henry, Bank of Dade, Trenton
Division 2: Mike Sale, The Commercial Bank, Crawford
Division 3: Clark Hungerford, Vinings Bank, Smyrna
Division 4: Derek Williams, Century Bank & Trust, Milledgeville
Division 5: Scott Curry, First State Bank of Randolph County, Cuthbert
Division 6: Stephen Lewis, First National Bank of Coffee County, Douglas
Division 7: Zachary Frye, Durden Banking Company, Twin City
MEMBERS AT LARGE:
- Jolene Carroll, Magnolia State Bank, Eastman
- Lee Clark, First State Bank, Wrens
- Charlie Crawford, Hyperion Bank, Atlanta
- Heath Fountain, Colony Bank, Fitzgerald
- Frank Griffin, Flint Community Bank, Albany
- Jane Lawson, First Peoples Bank, Pine Mountain
- Ray Muggridge, Bank of Camilla
- Ron Quinn, Peach State Bank, Gainesville
- Harold Reynolds, BankSouth, Greensboro
- Kelly Stone, Community Bank of Georgia, Baxley (Div. 7)
- Eli Tinsley, Planters First Bank, Cordele
- Doug Williams, Atlantic Capital Bank, Atlanta
- John McNair, CBA of Georgia, Marietta
General Council: Dan Brannan, James-Bates-Brannan-Groover-LLP, Atlanta
Corporate Secretary: Lori Godfrey, CBA of Georgia, Marietta

Complimentary Webinar for Members
Health Insurance Solution
Tuesday, June 29th at 10:00 am
CBA is hosting a complimentary webinar for member banks and partner firms to learn about the benefits of CBA’s Health Insurance solution. CBA has partnered with CS&O Captives and CBIZ to offer a
comprehensive health insurance program for its members. Register here.
Health Insurance Solution
Tuesday, June 29th at 10:00 am
CBA is hosting a complimentary webinar for member banks and partner firms to learn about the benefits of CBA’s Health Insurance solution. CBA has partnered with CS&O Captives and CBIZ to offer a
comprehensive health insurance program for its members. Register here.
CBA Welcomes New Associate Members
The Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) would like to welcome new associate members who were recently approved by the Board of Directors. Throughout the year, CBA’s Board reviews and approves quality vendors who provide products and services to CBA members. For more information on becoming an Associate Member, click here or contact Lindsay Greene.
The Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) would like to welcome new associate members who were recently approved by the Board of Directors. Throughout the year, CBA’s Board reviews and approves quality vendors who provide products and services to CBA members. For more information on becoming an Associate Member, click here or contact Lindsay Greene.
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FintechSouth is Next Week!
Register for $99 with CBA Discount Code
“CBA of Georgia is thrilled to support this year’s FintechSouth, produced by CBA partner Technology Association of Georgia (TAG). I encourage all community banks and fintech-oriented firms to participate. Georgia is the fintech capital of the world, and CBA has made a concerted effort to align with all the major fintech organizations here in our state for the benefit of our members. CBA has negotiated a discount rate for all CBA member banks, PSPs, and associate members,” stated John McNair, President/CEO of CBA of GA.
FintechSouth is a global event, June 22–24, and includes 2,000+ fintech leaders from around the world for three days of content and experiences designed to help businesses drive success and thrive in the next normal. Learn more and registration information. The CBA member code is FTS21CBA.
Register for $99 with CBA Discount Code
“CBA of Georgia is thrilled to support this year’s FintechSouth, produced by CBA partner Technology Association of Georgia (TAG). I encourage all community banks and fintech-oriented firms to participate. Georgia is the fintech capital of the world, and CBA has made a concerted effort to align with all the major fintech organizations here in our state for the benefit of our members. CBA has negotiated a discount rate for all CBA member banks, PSPs, and associate members,” stated John McNair, President/CEO of CBA of GA.
FintechSouth is a global event, June 22–24, and includes 2,000+ fintech leaders from around the world for three days of content and experiences designed to help businesses drive success and thrive in the next normal. Learn more and registration information. The CBA member code is FTS21CBA.
Georgia’s community bankers do great things in their communities every day. Here is the latest on community outreach and news from CBA Members:
- The Claxton Bank recently recognized Jamon Mangusho on his graduation from Claxton High School and presented him as the TCB Scholarship recipient.
United Community Bank has chosen fourteen of its emerging leaders for the bank’s 2021 Leadership Academy, an internal professional development program that includes team members from around the five-state United Community Bank footprint. Kayla Whitener, Retail Default Manager, Blairsville; Shefali Patel, Commercial Relationship Manager, Alpharetta; and Allyn Harris, Portfolio Specialist, Marietta, have been selected as Georgia representatives for the fifth class of the program.

Think CBA First for Your Professional Development Needs!
Be sure to think of CBA first when it comes to your training and Professional Development needs. Here are some upcoming CBA events:
Be sure to think of CBA first when it comes to your training and Professional Development needs. Here are some upcoming CBA events:

E-Sign- Are You In Compliance?
Thursday, June 24, 2021 | STREAM
The pandemic showed us that now, more than ever, it is essential to be able to perform transactions without being in-person. While it is easier, faster, and cheaper to provide disclosures and execute documents by email, financial institutions need to ensure that they are complying with the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (“E-Sign Act”). This two-hour program will discuss the requirements for consent and verification that an institution needs to follow under the E-Sign Act. Click here to register.
Thursday, June 24, 2021 | STREAM
The pandemic showed us that now, more than ever, it is essential to be able to perform transactions without being in-person. While it is easier, faster, and cheaper to provide disclosures and execute documents by email, financial institutions need to ensure that they are complying with the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (“E-Sign Act”). This two-hour program will discuss the requirements for consent and verification that an institution needs to follow under the E-Sign Act. Click here to register.

Credit Analyst I - Macon
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 | In Person or STREAM
Training the Credit Analyst Level 1 is a course designed to address the needs of credit analysts with little or no experience in this position. It is also designed for credit analysts and/or commercial lenders (including branch managers) with no formal accounting and credit analysis training. Register here.
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 | In Person or STREAM
Training the Credit Analyst Level 1 is a course designed to address the needs of credit analysts with little or no experience in this position. It is also designed for credit analysts and/or commercial lenders (including branch managers) with no formal accounting and credit analysis training. Register here.

FDIC Webinar: “Proposal Writing: Things Unsaid”
Thursday, June 24, 2021 | 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
The FDIC’s Office of Minority and Women Inclusion is sponsoring a webinar, “Proposal Writing: Things Unsaid,” which will focus on best practices for competing for FDIC contracts. The target audience is minority- and women-owned businesses and the webinar is open to the public, including anyone interested in competing for contract awards to do business with the FDIC. This may be a good resource for bankers to share with their customers, particularly small businesses. Click here for more info and to register.
Thursday, June 24, 2021 | 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
The FDIC’s Office of Minority and Women Inclusion is sponsoring a webinar, “Proposal Writing: Things Unsaid,” which will focus on best practices for competing for FDIC contracts. The target audience is minority- and women-owned businesses and the webinar is open to the public, including anyone interested in competing for contract awards to do business with the FDIC. This may be a good resource for bankers to share with their customers, particularly small businesses. Click here for more info and to register.
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