Board Member Spotlight 12/16/25

Richy Everly has dedicated 31 years to the banking industry and currently serves with the Bank of Wrightsville, where his work continues to make a meaningful impact on the community. One of his most recent contributions includes financing the purchase and expansion of a long-standing daycare facility known for its exceptional educational focus and strong Christian foundation. This center has positively shaped generations of children and families, and Richy is proud that his support will help sustain its high-quality childcare services for years to come.

Beyond his professional role, Richy has been deeply committed to serving his community throughout his career. A lifelong member of his church, he has also taken on leadership roles across numerous civic organizations, including the Exchange Club, Rotary Club, Elks Lodge, Communities in School, The Boys and Girls Club, and United Way. His involvement reflects a sincere commitment to giving back and supporting programs that strengthen local families and youth.

Richy’s passion for banking stems from the fulfillment he finds in helping individuals and organizations reach their goals. For him, the most rewarding aspects of the profession are the opportunities to make a real difference and the meaningful relationships he has built with customers and colleagues over the years. These connections have enriched both his career and his life.

Richy and his wife, Faye, have been married for 33 years and are surrounded by a large, loving extended family filled with cherished nieces and nephews. They enjoy spending quality time together outdoors, especially at their second home on Lake Sinclair. Richy also loves attending sporting events and concerts, and in his spare time, he plays the drums in The Flashbacks, a rock and roll band made up of lifelong friends, another reflection of his enduring ties to community and the people he values most.

Shannon Henry has dedicated 25 years to the banking industry and proudly serves with Bank of Dade, where community impact remains the foundation of everything the bank does. Rooted in integrity and personal service, Shannon and the Bank of Dade team are committed to building strong relationships with their neighbors while meeting the unique financial needs of local families and businesses. As a leading provider of consumer real estate financing in the region, the bank offers construction loans, mortgages, and land loans that help customers build, grow, and invest in their futures.

Beyond day-to-day banking, Shannon is deeply involved in supporting the well-being of the community. Bank of Dade maintains strong partnerships with local schools and civic organizations, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to education, economic development, and service. Employees are engaged throughout the community, participating in the Optimist Club, the Kiwanis Club, the Dade County Industrial Development Authority, and the Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority. Shannon believes wholeheartedly that when the community thrives, everyone benefits—and he is proud to be part of an institution that embraces that philosophy.

What Shannon loves most about community banking is the opportunity to truly know and serve the people who make up the community, neighbors he sees at school events, ball games, and local gatherings. He values the personal connections formed through this work and the ability to walk alongside customers as they reach their goals. He also appreciates the independence community banking offers, allowing decisions to be made locally without corporate red tape. This autonomy enables Shannon and his team to act quickly, do what's right, and provide the responsive service their customers deserve.

Family is at the center of Shannon’s life. His top priorities are God and family, and he feels blessed to share over 11 years of marriage with his wife, also named Shannon. Together, they have four children and one grandchild who bring immeasurable joy to their lives. One of the greatest advantages of his career in banking has been the flexibility it provides, allowing him to be present for his family and involved in all aspects of his children’s activities. Outside of work, Shannon enjoys playing golf, spending time outdoors around his home, and cheering passionately for the Georgia Bulldogs.

Jessica Hudson has spent 14 years in banking and currently serves at First National Bank of Coffee County, where her work is deeply rooted in strengthening the community she has always called home. One of the most meaningful impacts of her role has been helping local real estate investors rehabilitate properties damaged by Hurricane Helene. Through the bank, she has helped process more than 20 loans dedicated to restoring these homes and bringing them back into livable condition. Watching life and stability return to these properties has been especially rewarding, given the hardship and destruction the community experienced in the storm’s aftermath.

Jessica’s commitment to community extends far beyond her work in banking. She is an active member of the Douglas Rotary Club and serves on the South Georgia State College Foundation Board of Trustees. Her involvement with these organizations reflects her passion for service and her desire to contribute to the long-term success and wellbeing of Coffee County.

What Jessica loves most about her career is the opportunity to support the people she has known her entire life. Born and raised in the community she now serves, she finds great joy in helping customers she’s known for more than 30 years, neighbors she grew up with, families she went to church with, and familiar faces who shaped her upbringing. Being able to give back to the place that raised her is one of the most rewarding aspects of her work.

At home, Jessica has built a full and joyful life with her husband, Mike, to whom she has been married for nine years. She is a proud stepmother to three daughters and a devoted dog mom to six rescue pups. Together, the family enjoys spending time outdoors on their farm, taking cruises to the Bahamas, and enjoying friendly competition during board game nights.