Member Spotlight 4/1/26

CBA Today eNewsletter,

CBA offers our sincere sympathy to the family, friends and associates of Billy Lanford, President & CEO, First State Bank of Blakely, who passed away last week. Billy was a banker for 54 years and an active CBA member.

Lorrie Stephens, Exchange Bank, Milledgeville, has been promoted to Assistant Accounting Officer.

Lee Vaughn, President, Northeast Georgia Bank, Lavonia, was recognized by the Georgia Senate for his outstanding leadership and dedicated public service to his community and the state. His lasting impact and commitment to community banking and civic leadership are truly commendable.

Reece Sanford, SVP, Director of Government Lending, River City Bank, Rome, was named SBA Main Street Lender Professional of the Year 2026 by the Coleman Report.

Malia Bennett joined SunMark Community Bank, Swainsboro, as a Teller.

Jonathan Pope, Exchange Bank, Milledgeville, received the CoBT Alumni Achievement Award from the College of Business & Technology at Georgia College.