Tuesday, March 10, 2026
River City Bank is pleased to announce its expansion into Bartow County, Georgia, with the opening of a new Loan Production Office (LPO) at 29 Collins Drive in Cartersville in the coming months. This strategic growth initiative marks an exciting milestone for the bank as it enters a vibrant and rapidly developing market. It also comes as River City Bank celebrates 20 years of serving the communities of Northwest Georgia — a testament to the trust and loyalty of the customers and communities that have supported the bank since its founding in Rome in 2006. As part of this expansion, River City Bank has welcomed three experienced banking professionals with longstanding ties to the Bartow County community.
David Caswell joins River City Bank as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Market President for the Bartow County/Cartersville market. With more than 25 years of executive banking experience, Caswell has built a distinguished career leading high-performing community banks, serving in roles including President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board Member. He has a proven track record of driving operational excellence, building strong teams, and delivering results that consistently outperform peer institutions. Caswell holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from the University of Georgia and is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University. A dedicated community servant, he has served on numerous non-profit and governmental boards and currently serves on the Georgia Highlands College Foundation Board of Trustees and on the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Jay Slaughter, a Cartersville native, joins River City Bank as Senior Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager. Slaughter began his banking career in 2011 and has earned a strong reputation as a trusted commercial lender and relationship manager in the Cartersville market. He has extensive experience in commercial lending and business banking. Slaughter is a graduate of Kennesaw State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History, and is also a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University. Jay is very active in the Cartersville community and has served in multiple volunteer and board positions.
Jenna Price joins the bank as Relationship Manager Assistant, bringing more than 20 years of banking experience, most of which has been spent serving customers in the Cartersville market. Her background includes retail branch management, loan operations, and loan processing, giving her a well-rounded understanding of customer needs.
The Cartersville Loan Production Office will initially focus on commercial, mortgage, and consumer lending. River City Bank intends to convert the LPO into a full-service branch within the next 12 months, reflecting its long-term commitment to serving the families and businesses of North Georgia.
“Bartow County is a thriving market, and we have been intentional about building the right team to serve it well,” said Matt Robbins, President & CEO of River City Bank. “David, Jay, and Jenna are respected professionals who are deeply connected to this community, and they embody the values of integrity, relationship-driven service, and local commitment that River City Bank was built on. We look forward to bringing our community bank to Cartersville.”