2025 Community Bankers Leadership Academy Graduates Emerging Leaders

Fifteen bankers from across Georgia have successfully completed the 2025 Community Bankers Leadership Academy, a four-session program inspired by CBA’s LEAD Board and designed to develop the next generation of community bank leaders.

Throughout the year, participants engaged in collaborative learning and dynamic leadership development under the guidance of facilitator April Farlow. This exceptional group demonstrated a strong commitment to personal and professional growth—building skills in leadership, communication, team development, and continuous learning.

Each graduate leaves the Academy with a personalized development plan and valuable relationships that will continue to support their leadership journey. Their dedication to strengthening their banks, communities, and teams represents the very best of Georgia’s community banking industry.

Congratulations to the 2025 Community Bankers Leadership Academy graduates! We look forward to the positive impact you will bring to the future of community banking.  If you desire to grow your leadership skills and participate in next year's Leadership Academy, please email Becky Soto at becky@cbaofga.com.  

Rose Marie Jones            Altamaha Bank & Trust

Kristen Love                       PrimeSouth Bank

Misty Folker                       Bank of Newington - Springfield

Anna Kate Heard            BankSouth

Frankie Hill                         BankSouth - Greensboro - North East Street

Gayle Holbert                   BankSouth

Ronee LaManna              Century Bank & Trust

Tammy Johnson               The Citizens Bank of Cochran

Donna Smith                      The Citizens Bank of Cochran

Kayla Hulett                       Community Banking Co. of Fitzgerald

Kristen Young                   Flint Community Bank

Blair Eubanks                   The Commercial Bank

Kelsey Smith                     The Commercial Bank

Skylar Gordon                 The Claxton Bank

Tony Curtis                        Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta