Queensborough National Bank and Trust Company is excited to announce its upcoming expansion into the Hinesville, GA market. Set to open in Summer 2023, the Hinesville office will offer a full suite of services for business and consumer banking, including mortgages and wealth management. The bank has acquired a property at 110 W General Screven Way and is currently planning renovations. The Hinesville location will be the bank’s 25^th retail office.

Melissa Deal, Vice President and Business Banker will lead the bank’s Hinesville endeavors. Deal graduated from Brewton Parker College in Mt. Vernon, GA with a Bachelor of Arts, Psychology. She also received a graduate banking degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder, CO.  She has 31 years of banking experience in Hinesville, GA and surrounding markets - most recently serving as Chief Operations Officer at The Heritage Bank. 

“Melissa’s strong work ethic and many years of experience in the Hinesville market make her a great addition to the Queensborough team. Her values and talents align with Queensborough’s foundation and vision. As we begin our relationship with the Hinesville community, I am confident Melissa is the right person to lead this endeavor,” said Mike English, Queensborough Senior Vice President, Coastal Regional Manager.

Founded in 1902, Queensborough National Bank & Trust Co. recently celebrated 120 years of community banking in Georgia. Queensborough was named Great Place to Work and Best of Georgia in 2022, Best Small Bank in Georgia for 2021 by Newsweek and has 27 locations throughout the state.