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Community Bankers Association of Georgia Elects Eli Tinsley to the Board of Directors of Community Bankers Association of Georgia Eli Tinsley, President/CEO, Planters First Bank, Cordele, was elected to the Board of Directors of Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) representing the Southern Division. Nominations for the 2023-24 CBA Board of Directors were announced and approved at CBA’s Annual convention held June 7 – 11, 2023, at The Charleston Place in Charleston, SC....

Middle Georgia (May 2023) - Planters First Bank is pleased to announce the hiring of W.D. "Dey" Palmer IV as the Market President for Perry. Palmer will be based in the Perry Office located at 1400 Sam Nunn Boulevard. A native of Mitchell County, Palmer graduated from Mercer University with a bachelor's and master's degree. Additionally, he is a graduate of Georgia Banking School and LSU Banking School. Eli Tinsley, Bank President & CEO, had the following to say, "Palmer has built an...

Middle Georgia (May 2023) - Planters First Bank is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Rusty Slade to Chief Operating Officer. In this expanded role, Slade will be responsible for overseeing loan operations, deposit operations, information security, and project management. Slade has held many roles with Planters First Bank during his 30+ years of service, most recently serving as Chief Information Officer. Slade is a graduate of South Georgia Technical College, Georgia...

Middle Georgia (May 2023) – “We are thrilled to open a new state-of-the-art office in Warner Robins. This new location was built to support our awesome customers, increase our presence in the Warner Robins market, and benefit those that want to bank with a community bank that has the service you expect and technology you want,” said Eli Tinsley, President, and Chief Executive Officer at Planters First Bank. Click here to view the photo gallery Welcoming Banking...

Middle Georgia (May 2023) - Planters First Bank is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Chris Howe to Chief Credit Officer. Eli Tinsley, Bank President & CEO, stated, "Chris' experience, leadership, and vision have been instrumental in implementing operating efficiencies for lending, streamlining processes, and setting the stage for our continued growth. As Chief Credit Officer, we are confident that Chris will continue to be a vital asset in helping Planters First Bank achieve our...

Middle Georgia (May 2023) - Planters First Bank is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Amie Jones to Banking Center Manager for our Perry Market. Jones joined Planters First Bank in 2021 as Assistant Vice President, Portfolio Manager. She has over 20 years of banking experience; Jones holds a degree in Business Administration. Eli Tinsley, Bank President & CEO, commented, "Amie's extensive experience paired with her passion for delivering exceptional customer service, makes her the...

Whitney Davis, Portfolio Manager with Planters First Bank, has graduated from the Georgia Banking School. The graduation ceremony took place May 7, 2021 at the Georgia Center’s UGA Hotel and Conference Center in Athens, Ga. Carol Arflin, Crisp/Dooly Regional President with Planters First Bank, comments, “We are so proud of Whitney for continuing to grow her leadership skills and becoming a well-rounded banker. We are excited she a part of the graduating class of 2021. GBA Banking...

Clay Corbitt SVP Regional President Bibb/Houston/Peach What is your job in 25 words or less? My primary job is to serve our customers. I am honored that someone would trust me and us to steward their financial resources. I strive to offer support, encouragement, and counsel that is invested in the success of our customers. What do you like most about your job? My favorite part of the job hasn't changed in 19 years. People have dreams and needs that I, alone, cannot make a...