Notice of Proposed CBA 2026-2027 Board of Directors

CBA Today eNewsletter,


“In accordance with CBA's bylaws and on behalf of the CBA Nominating Committee, it is my pleasure to present the proposed Board of Directors slate for the 2026-2027 term," stated John McNair, President/CEO of CBA of Georgia. “The CBA Board of Directors annually consists of some of the best and most forward-thinking bankers in our state, and the proposed 2026-2027 Board slate is no exception. Through the collective vision and leadership of the Board of Directors, CBA has become the leading voice for Georgia's community banking industry. I am excited to work with the new Board to continue expanding the Association's impact on Georgia's financial services industry.”

“As we welcome our new Board members, I would also like to offer my personal thanks and deep appreciation to our departing Board members: Mr. Derek Williams, Century Bank and Trust; Mr. Ray Muggridge, Bank of Camilla; and Mr. Richy Everly, Century Bank and Trust (formerly Bank of Wrightsville). I will be forever grateful for their support of CBA and for their support of me personally. Their service, leadership, and commitment have helped strengthen our Association and advance its mission.”

The proposed slate will be presented for vote at the annual meeting held during CBA CONNECT, September 23-27, 2026 at the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC.

Should you have questions or wish to serve on one of CBA’s many standing committees, please reach out to John McNair directly.      

 

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Kelly Stone Community Bank of Georgia Chair
Shannon Henry Bank of Dade Chair-Elect
Stephen Lewis First National Bank of Coffee County Vice Chair
Heath Fountain Colony Bank Treasurer
Jonathan Pope Exchange Bank At Large
Mike Sale The Commercial Bank Immediate Past Chair

 

NORTHERN DIVISION

Chris Cochran Affinity Bank
Charles Crawford Hyperion Bank
Clare Easterlin Queensborough National Bank and Trust
Andy Flowers Oconee State Bank
Jane Lawson First Peoples Bank
Ross Mynatt Craft Bank
Brian Robinson Century Bank & Trust
Mani Swarnam Georgia Banking Company

                       

SOUTHERN DIVISION

Brian Bazemore The Citizens Bank of Cochran
Kasey Blackburn Family Bank
Scott Curry First State Bank of Randolph County
Frank Griffin Flint Community Bank
Angie Kahrmann BankSouth
Jeff McGhee The Merchants and Citizens Bank
Diane Murray Bank of Newington
Jeremy Ragan Georgia First Bank
Bran Thompson South Georgia Bank
Eli Tinsley Planters First Bank

OFFICERS

John McNair CBA of GA CBA President/CEO
Lori Godfrey CBA of GA Corporate Secretary
Dan Brannan James Bates Brannan Groover LLP General Counsel