Wednesday, February 18, 2026
River City Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Connie Mathis to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, recognizing her two decades of exceptional service and leadership since joining the bank at its inception in 2006.
As River City Bank’s first employee, Mathis has played a pivotal role in the institution’s growth and long-term success. Over the years, she has held several critical leadership positions, including Human Resources Director, Chief Operating Officer, Information Security Officer, and Chief Financial Officer. As the organization has matured, Mathis has been able to focus her expertise exclusively on the CFO role, where she continues to provide strategic financial leadership and guidance to the executive team and Board of Directors.
“Connie has been the backbone of River City Bank since day one,” said Matt Robbins, President & CEO of River City Bank. “Her unwavering dedication, financial expertise, and leadership have helped guide our growth from a startup to the thriving community bank we are today. This promotion reflects the vital role she continues to play in our future success.”
“Connie’s commitment to River City Bank is unparalleled,” added Scott Smith, Chairman of River City Bank’s Board of Directors. “She has worn many hats throughout the years and excelled in every role. Her deep understanding of our operations, combined with her strategic financial vision, makes her an invaluable member of our executive leadership team.”
Mathis holds an Associate of Applied Sciences degree in Computer Science with a minor in Business and Accounting from Kentucky Wesleyan College. She is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at LSU and was named a Graduate with Distinction by the Georgia Bankers Association Audit and Operations School. She also completed Leadership Rome through the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce.
Active in the community, Mathis currently serves as an Executive Officer of the Rome Home Builders Association. Her past leadership roles include having served as Treasurer and Publicist for the Midday Optimist Cub, as well as President and Treasurer of the PTO and a member of the Local School Governance Team for Floyd County Schools.