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We are excited to announce our Debit & Win It Sweepstakes. Use your PFB Discover® Debit card between July 1 and October 31 to be automatically entered to win monthly prizes. You’ll receive one entry for every purchase made with your PFB Discover debit card during the associated promotional period- it’s that simple! See our scheduled giveaways below and for more information, click here to see Official Rules. July - Three winners will receive $500 each August-...

We’re a bank in the business of growing businesses. Each quarter, Planters First Bank recognizes customers who have chosen to partner with us to help make their business goals a reality. Customer service isn’t an afterthought; it’s at the core of everything we do. Our goal is to help you succeed - because when you succeed, we succeed. Congratulations, Earl and Wanda Barrs, for being named 2020’s Forest Landowner of the Year. Their peers nominated them as being exemplars,...

Planters First Bank (“PFB”) is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Mike Phillips to Bank CEO and Eli Tinsley to Bank President, Chief Banking Officer. Mike Phillips, Chief Executive Officer Mike Phillips has 36 years of banking experience and most recently served as Chief Strategy Officer for Planters First Bank. Throughout his successful career, Mike has held various positions including Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, and Director of Corporate...

The Georgia Bankers Association (GBA) recently announced the appointment of five new board members and among those elected was Dan Speight, CEO, Planters First Bancorp. Dan will begin his two-year term with the GBA on July 1, 2020. Other elected board members include: Hoke Reeves, president and CEO, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Sylvania Brad Serff, president and CEO, Providence Bank, a Division of Heritage Southeast Bank David Caswell, president, Century Bank of Georgia,...

After 15 years of service, Steve Bridges, President, and CEO of Planters First Bank has announced his retirement. Steve will retire on June 24, 2020, as President and CEO but will serve in an advisory role and other capacities to the Bank until the end of 2020. Steve was promoted to President and CEO of Planters First Bank in August 2018. Prior to becoming President and CEO, he was Chief Credit Officer and a Commercial Lender. Steve began his banking career at Cordele Banking Company...

MIDDLE GEORGIA (April 1, 2020) - Planters First Bank is pleased to announce that Robin Clark has joined our Banking Team as Director of Specialty Lending. Robin will be based in the Macon Office located at 4361 Rivoli Drive Macon, GA 31210. Robin brings 15 years of experience in banking and a background in loan administration, credit underwriting, project-specific due diligence, loan servicing, loan production, and business development to Planters First Bank. Robin recently served as Vice...

Planters First Bancorp CEO, Dan Speight shared his insight regarding the CARES Act and the Paycheck Protection Act on The Bill Shanks Radio Show. To hear Dan's interview please click here. ESPN Middle Georgia - The Bill Shanks Show

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) today announced the appointment of two new members to its Small Business Advisory Committee (SBAC). The SBAC serves as a standing resource for the FASB. Its role is to provide focused input and feedback from a small public company perspective, consider whether there are differences in that input for small public versus private company perspectives, and assist the FASB and its staff on matters for which the FASB may seek guidance. The new...

A compilation of tips and recommendations from Planters First Bank and its partners on ways to stay safe online, as well as how to avoid cyber threats and scams during this pandemic. Avoiding Cyber Threats and Scams: FTC: Coronavirus: Scammers follow the headlines FTC & FDA: Tips for Avoiding Coronavirus Scams FTC & FDA: Coronavirus Scams, Part 2 FTC: Beware of Census 2020 Scams! ESET: Beware Scams Exploiting Coronavirus Fears Security Tips for Remote Workers:...

Changes you will see in the coming weeks to your Online Banking & Mobile App Dashboard: Left-align navigation. Our main menu navigation in Online Banking is shifting from the top of the screen to the left of the screen to accommodate future offerings. Say hi! We'll greet you by preferred name next to your profile photo, which offers quick access to updating your profile or switching accounts. New account list options. For customers with multiple accounts, the dashboard will...

Planters First Bank is proud to announce the March Teacher Spotlight for Pulaski County Schools. This spotlight is a new program that Planters First Bank has initiated and held in conjunction with the Pulaski County School System through their nomination and directional process on choosing the educator for the monthly spotlight that will run from October through April of each school year. Allison Hood is a Special Education Teacher at Pulaski County Elementary School. She has...

Planters First Bank (“PFB”) is pleased to announce that Dan Duchnowski will join the banking team as Chief Deposit Officer/Chief Marketing Officer. Duchnowski will be based in the Perry Office located at 1400 Sam Nunn Blvd. Duchnowski comes from S&T Bank of Indiana, PA, where he currently serves as Senior Vice President, Digital Solutions Manager, and is responsible for core deposit growth, digital marketing, and online/mobile banking products. His prior experience includes...