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Colony Bankcorp, Inc. Promotes Derek Shelnutt to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBAN) has announced the promotion of Derek Shelnutt to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 18, 2024. Shelnutt has over ten years of experience in the financial services industry and has held various roles within the Company since joining in September 2020. The CEO, Heath Fountain, praised Shelnutt's financial acumen and leadership capabilities, highlighting his career progression and significant contributions to the Company. Shelnutt holds a Master of Professional Accounting and Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of West Georgia and is a Certified Public Accountant in Georgia and South Carolina.
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FITZGERALD, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBAN) (“Colony” or the “Company”), the bank holding company for Colony Bank, announced today that Derek Shelnutt has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective January 18, 2024. Shelnutt was previously promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Colony Bank on July 1, 2023, and previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company.

Derek Shelnutt has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Colony Bankcorp. (Photo: Business Wire)

Derek Shelnutt has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Colony Bankcorp. (Photo: Business Wire)

Since joining the Company in September 2020, Shelnutt has served in roles of increasing responsibility including Chief Accounting Officer, Treasurer, and Controller. With over ten years of experience in the financial services industry, he has also held the positions of Auditor, Treasury Accountant, and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Manager.

Commenting on the announcement, Heath Fountain, Chief Executive Officer, said, “Derek’s ability to excel in each new role he’s assumed, along with his impressive career progression over the past four years, underscores his deep financial acumen and strong leadership capabilities. This promotion is a well-deserved recognition of his hard work and the significant contributions he has made to the Company. I’m proud to congratulate him on this promotion and look forward to witnessing his continued success.”

Shelnutt holds a Master of Professional Accounting and Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of West Georgia. He is a Certified Public Accountant in the states of Georgia and South Carolina and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Shelnutt is a native of the West Georgia area, where he currently resides with his wife and son.

About Colony Bankcorp

Colony Bankcorp, Inc. is the bank holding company for Colony Bank. Founded in Fitzgerald, Georgia in 1975, Colony operates locations throughout Georgia and has expanded to serve Birmingham, Alabama, as well as Tallahassee and the Florida Panhandle. At Colony Bank, we offer a range of banking solutions for personal and business customers. In addition to traditional banking services, Colony provides specialized solutions including mortgage, government guaranteed lending, consumer insurance, wealth management, and merchant services. Colony’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “CBAN.” For more information, please visit www.colony.bank. You can also follow the Company on social media.

T. Heath Fountain

Chief Executive Officer

(229) 426-6000 (Ext 6012)

Source: Colony Bankcorp, Inc.

FAQ

Who has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Colony Bankcorp?

Derek Shelnutt has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Colony Bankcorp.

When will Derek Shelnutt assume his new role?

Derek Shelnutt will assume his new role as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Colony Bankcorp on January 18, 2024.

What are Derek Shelnutt's qualifications?

Derek Shelnutt holds a Master of Professional Accounting and Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of West Georgia. He is also a Certified Public Accountant in the states of Georgia and South Carolina.

How long has Derek Shelnutt been with the Company?

Derek Shelnutt joined the Company in September 2020.

What was Derek Shelnutt's previous role at the Company?

Derek Shelnutt previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company.

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colony bankcorp, inc. (the “company”) is a single bank holding company with its corporate office located in fitzgerald, georgia with assets of $1.15 billion. the company has twenty-nine locations to serve you in central and south georgia, to include the cities of albany, ashburn, broxton, centerville, chester, columbus, cordele, douglas, eastman, fitzgerald, leesburg, moultrie, pitts, quitman, rochelle, savannah, soperton, sylvester, thomaston, tifton, valdosta, and warner robins. colony bankcorp, inc. common stock is quoted on the nasdaq national market under the symbol “cban.”