BankSouth, a leading community bank headquartered at Lake Oconee in Greensboro, Georgia, has announced the appointment of Angie Lewis as Chief Banking Officer. Lewis brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the team having held progressively complex banking roles throughout her career including, President/CEO of Citizens First Bank, an independently chartered bank owned by Synovus in Rome, GA. She also continued to advance within Synovus taking on roles that included Group Executive of Community Banking and Enterprise Risk Management.

Lewis brings a multi-disciplinary background. She has earned designations as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and Certified Enterprise Risk Professional (CERP). In addition, Lewis also serves on the Faculty of the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University, contributing to the development of future leaders in the banking industry.

"We are thrilled to welcome Angie Lewis to our leadership team. Her impressive credentials, combined with a history of driving positive change, make her the ideal person for our Chief Banking Officer role,” said Harold Reynolds, Chairman and CEO of BankSouth 

Lewis expressed her excitement about joining BankSouth stating, "I am honored to be a part of BankSouth, an institution known for its commitment to excellence and innovation. I look forward to contributing to the continued success of the bank and working collaboratively with our talented team to deliver exceptional banking experiences to our clients." 

As BankSouth continues to evolve and expand its range of services, the addition of Lewis reinforces the bank's dedication to providing cutting-edge financial solutions and maintaining its position as a leader in the industry.