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Scott Nanney Named Market President in Blairsville

Scott Nanney

Monday, January 24, 2022

River City Bank announces the recent promotion of Scott Nanney to Market President in Blairsville, Georgia. Scott joined the River City team in November 2020 as Senior Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager at the bank’s Mortgage and Loan Office in Blairsville. River City Bank’s full-service Blairsville office is scheduled to open this Spring at 206 Highway 515.

“Scott has been instrumental in our strategic expansion into Northeast Georgia and leading our Blairsville team. He consistently exceeds expectations and is always leading by example. Scott lives our “Expect More” standard daily and he strives in everything he does to be the best. This promotion represents Scott’s hard work, leadership, vision, and passion for our company,” stated Jamie Tallent, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Scott is a cum laude graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in Finance. He is also a graduate of the Georgia Banking School in Athens, Georgia. Scott has served the North Georgia market for the past 18 years as a commercial and consumer lender.

Jamie Tallent Installed as Board Member of the Georgia Bankers Association

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

ATLANTA – Jamie C. Tallent, President and CEO of River City Bank in Rome, has been elected by his peers in north Georgia to serve a three-year term on the board of directors of the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA).

“We are delighted to welcome Jamie to the GBA board, and we look forward to benefiting from his wealth of experience and insight for the betterment of the industry and, most importantly, the communities, families and businesses that Georgia’s banks serve,” said Kim Wilson, GBA chairman and president and CEO of OneSouth Bank in Macon.

Tallent has more than 25 years of experience in the banking industry. He joined River City Bank as president and CEO in 2019 after having served in high level positions with several banks.

Tallent earned his B.B.A. in accounting and finance from Mercer University’s Stetson School of Business and Economics. He is also a 1999 graduate of the Georgia Banking School.

Active with the association, Tallent has long been a member of the GBA BankPAC Board of Directors.

About the Georgia Bankers Association: Founded in 1892, the Georgia Bankers Association promotes the general welfare and usefulness of banking and the preservation of a sound banking system. For 131 years, GBA has been the resource that empowers Georgia’s banks, providing effective government relations and public advocacy, a community of professional peers, top-quality education and professional development, and revenue-enhancing products and services.

River City Bank Welcomes Dan West as Senior Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager

Monday, January 6, 2025

River City Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Dan West as Senior Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager. In this role, Dan will assist in driving the bank’s strategic growth initiatives in North Georgia, focusing on Bartow and Polk Counties.

West brings over 20 years of comprehensive banking experience to River City Bank, with expertise in Branch and Market Management, Mortgage Lending, Small Business Lending, and Commercial Lending. Prior to joining River City Bank, he served as Senior Vice President and Cartersville Market President at First National Community Bank.

A graduate of Berry College, West earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. His professional education includes the Community Bankers Association (CBA) Consumer Lending and Commercial Lending Schools, the Capstone Institute of Mortgage Finance, Moody’s Risk Analyst Training, and the Graduate School of Banking at LSU.

West has deep roots in Polk and Bartow Counties, where he has lived and worked for most of his life. His strong community ties and extensive banking experience make him uniquely positioned to serve the financial needs of the area.

“Dan is a tremendous addition to our team,” said Matt Robbins, President and CEO of River City Bank. “His leadership and expertise align perfectly with our strategic vision for growth across North Georgia, and we’re thrilled to have him on board.”

Gilliam and Mayo Promoted to Vice President

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

River City Bank is proud to announce the promotions of Rebecca Gilliam and Sandra Mayo. Gilliam has been promoted to Vice President, Director of Marketing, and Mayo to Vice President, Director of Information Technology.

Gilliam joined River City Bank in 2019 as Director of Technology and Digital Services. She has over 20 years of experience in marketing, graphic design, digital services, and technology, with 14 of those in the banking industry. Gilliam is a graduate of the University of Northwestern with a B.S. degree in Business Management and holds a B.A. in Theological Studies from Indiana Bible College. She is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Gilliam was recently selected to participate in the 2021 Leadership Union program sponsored by the Blairsville, Union County Chamber of Commerce.

“Rebecca has been a tremendous asset to our company since joining the team in 2019. She is an instrumental member of our strategic team and in her new role will be leading marketing initiatives for the Bank,” stated Jamie Tallent, President & CEO.

In her spare time, Gilliam enjoys spending time with her Malt-Tzu dogs, cruising mountain roads in her Miata, and traveling internationally.

Mayo has been with River City Bank for 14 years as IT Manager, overseeing the bank’s IT department, and assisting operationally with all online and digital banking projects. Her 37 years in the banking industry also includes tenure with First National Bank of Polk County where she worked in multiple areas such as bookkeeping, technology, data processing, and network administration.

“Sandra’s expertise has been invaluable to our company, and her commitment to River City has proven to be a benefit for us all,” stated Jamie C. Tallent, President & CEO.

Mayo holds Associates degrees in Cisco and Microsoft Networking from Georgia Northwestern Technical College and earned her certification from New Horizons Technical School for Server Administration. She also holds numerous other certifications related to information technology.

Mayo enjoys spending time camping with her family and pets.

Cody Ching Joins River City Bank as AVP, Mortgage Loan Officer

Cody Ching

Friday, February 11, 2022

River City Bank announces the addition of Cody Ching as AVP, Mortgage Loan Officer for the Bank’s Blairsville market. Cody will be providing financing solutions for home purchases and refinances, as well as home construction. He will be at the Bank’s Blairsville location, currently operating as a Mortgage and Loan Office at 215 Blue Ridge Street, Suite A. River City Bank’s full service Blairsville office is scheduled to open this Spring at 206 Highway 515.

Cody recently returned to Blairsville from Oregon where he was a Mortgage Loan Officer in the greater Portland area.  Prior to moving to Portland, he served the community of Union County, Georgia as a consumer and small business lender.

“We are excited that Cody has joined our growing team of local bankers in Union County. Cody brings both a mortgage background along with his experience as a residential real estate and consumer lender. Cody is eager to reconnect with old friends and clients and hopes to leverage those meaningful relationships he established in the past while successfully serving the citizens within the community. Cody’s addition to our team proves once more our commitment to building a strong dynamic team of local bankers that are committed to delivering a high touch customer experience for the citizens and businesses in Union County”, stated Jamie Tallent, President and CEO.  

Cody earned his bachelor’s degree from Young Harris College and is a graduate of the Community Bankers Association’s Consumer Lending School. He enjoys giving back to his local communities through volunteering with local non-profit organizations and coaching youth sports teams.

Rhonda Wallace Joins River City Bank as VP, Commercial Relationship Manager

Monday, October 2, 2023

River City Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Rhonda Wallace as Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager. In this role, Ms. Wallace will be responsible for cultivating loan and deposit relationships while offering other banking services and solutions to prospective business and consumer clients.

With over 40 years of banking experience in the Rome-Floyd County community, Ms. Wallace brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to her new role. Throughout her career, she has earned a reputation as a highly respected and trusted banking professional with expertise in consumer and commercial lending, residential construction, and residential mortgage. Rhonda possesses strong business development skills and enjoys building meaningful, long-lasting customer relationships.

“Rhonda is a seasoned community banker,” stated Jamie Tallent, President and CEO of River City Bank. “She has a passion for people and the Rome-Floyd County community. I’m excited to welcome Rhonda to the River City team. As a community-focused financial institution, Rhonda’s addition supports our core values, our commitment to consistently providing excellent customer service, and our relationship-based banking philosophy of meeting the personal and business banking needs of the citizens in our local communities.”

Ms. Wallace is a lifelong resident of Rome and Floyd County, with her commitment to our community running deep. She currently serves as a board member for the Children’s Open Door Home, Atrium Health Floyd Management, the Rome Exchange Club, the Coosa Valley Fair Association, and The Republican Women. She is the past Chair of the Rome-Floyd County Planning Commission and a past board member of the Rome-Floyd Chamber.

As an elected member of the Floyd County Board of Commissions, Ms. Wallace currently serves as Chairman of the Elected Officials Committee. She also serves as an alternate on the Public Safety Committee, is a member of the Rome-Floyd SPLOST Overview Committee, a member of Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful, a member of the Transportation Policy Committee, and a board member of the Sarah Hightower Regional Library.

Ms. Wallace has earned numerous accolades and awards throughout her career, including The Heart of the Community Award, the Woman of Excellence Award, and the Wesley Johnson Leadership Award of Merit, just to name a few. She is a Rome-Floyd Chamber Leadership Rome graduate and was named the first recipient of the Ambassador of the Year Award from the Chamber.

Ms. Wallace and her husband, Ronnie Wallace, reside in Rome and have been married for 30 years. Together, they have three children and six grandchildren. They are members of West Rome Baptist Church.

River City Bank Welcomes Jill Timms as Senior Personal Banker and Treasury Management Specialist

Monday, January 13, 2025

River City Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Jill Timms as Senior Personal Banker and Treasury Management Specialist in the Bank’s Rome Office. In her new role, Jill will work closely with customers to meet their financial needs, including opening deposit accounts and delivering customized treasury solutions for business clients.

Jill brings eight years of experience in community banking, with a diverse background that includes retail banking, loan processing, deposit operations, and branch management. Her strong dedication to customer service and passion for providing customized financial solutions align perfectly with the Bank’s mission to deliver outstanding service to individuals and businesses in the communities we serve.

“We are excited to welcome Jill to our team,” said Matt Robbins, President & CEO. “Her skills and experience will not only enhance the level of service we provide but also support the growth of our Treasury Management offerings. Jill’s passion for helping customers succeed makes her a tremendous asset to our Bank.”

William Wade Joins River City Bank as Senior VP/Commercial Relationship Manager

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Thursday, August 12, 2021

River City Bank is proud to announce the addition of William S. Wade as Senior Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager. In his role as Commercial Relationship Manager, Will’s responsibilities will include identifying and expanding business relationships, and delivering financial products and services to both new and existing clients in North Georgia. Will joins our team with over 20 years of Real Estate, Commercial Banking, and Senior Management Banking experience, most recently serving as Senior Vice President, Market President for Pinnacle Bank in Lumpkin/Dawson Counties.

Will has established a successful career in both banking and public service, serving for over two decades primarily in Dawson and Lumpkin Counties. In 2017 he was recognized by Georgia Trend Magazine as one of Georgia Trend’s “40 under 40” recipients. Will was also nominated by his peers to serve in 2017 – 2018 as the Rotary District 6910 Assistant District Governor for Dawson, Lumpkin and White Counties for Rotary International.

Will is deeply connected to the communities of North Georgia volunteering and serving on multiple civic organizations, to include serving on the Dawson County Board of Education from 2004 – 2020, Division of Child Support Services, Georgia’s 9th Congressional District Representative for the NSBA Advocacy Institute just to name a few. Additionally, Will was appointed by former Governor, Sonny Perdue, to serve on the Georgia Mountain Regional Commission, the NSBA Advocacy Institute, and most recently was elected last November as the State House Representative for District 9. Will has a passion for serving the citizens, small businesses, and communities of North Georgia and feels he best serves those needs as a banker and an elected official for our state.

“We are honored and very excited that Will has joined our team of talented bankers at River City Bank and, with the addition of Will, we continue to enhance our strategic growth efforts across North Georgia.” said Jamie Tallent, President and CEO.

Will and his wife, Dr. Jennifer Sheffield-Wade, Assistant Principal at Lumpkin County Middle School, have two children and reside in Dawson County. They are devoted members of Mill Creek Baptist Church in Dahlonega, Georgia and are very active in both Lumpkin and Dawson Counties.

Katie Mashburn Joins River City Bank

Katie Mashburn

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Katie Mashburn Joins River City Bank as AVP, Senior Personal Banker and Branch Development Officer in Blairsville

River City Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Katie Mashburn as Assistant Vice President, Senior Personal Banker and Branch Development Officer at the Bank’s full-service Blairsville Office that is tentatively scheduled to open in early June at 206 Highway 515.

Katie’s responsibilities will include cultivating meaningful client relationships, offering tailored financial solutions to help clients achieve their financial goals. She will also help establish core deposits from retail and business clients by providing high touch client-focused service which is at the heart of River City Bank’s mission. In addition, Katie will assist in coordinating local marketing and community initiatives in Blairsville.

Katie is a Blairsville native with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry, serving clients in her hometown. She was most recently affiliated with Harry Norman, REALTORS® as a licensed real estate salesperson.

“We are extremely fortunate to have Katie join our growing team in Union County. Her professional network along with her knowledge of the local Blairsville community will be a tremendous asset for our team, our clients, and our community partners as we open our full-service community bank,” stated Jamie Tallent, President and CEO. Scott Nanney, Market President in Blairsville added, “We are thrilled to bring Katie into our organization. She brings incredible expertise to her new role, and she will serve the banking needs of our customers well. Katie embodies River City Bank’s philosophy of ‘Expect More’.”

Katie is a graduate of Converse University where she received her Bachelor of Arts in English. In her free time, you can find her volunteering with the children and adult ministries at First United Methodist Church of Union County or helping her husband coach recreation league basketball and baseball. Katie has been an Ambassador for the Blairsville Union County Chamber of Commerce and is a former member of the Georgia Bankers Association’s (GBA) Human Resources Committee.

Matt Robbins Joins River City Bank as Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Officer

Matt Robbins

Monday, October 16, 2023

River City Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Matt Robbins as Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Officer. In this role, Robbins will be an integral part of the Company’s executive management team. His responsibilities will include organizing, planning, and strategically directing the activities of retail, deposits, commercial lending, treasury management, Fintech, and marketing functions of the bank. Robbins will assist in developing and implementing short-term and long-term financial objectives and executing strategic business goals. He will be responsible for the corporate sales culture and the consistent execution of the Company’s sales strategies. Robbins will also supervise the overall customer experience while driving dynamic relationship growth and ensuring enterprise-risk management.

With over 15 years of experience in community banking, Robbins brings expertise in special assets management, SBA lending, commercial lending, loan administration, portfolio management, as well as executive management. Robbins is a graduate of the Louisiana State University Graduate School of Banking, where he earned special recognition for outstanding performance in Bank Management. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Consumer Economics from The University of Georgia, where he played baseball for four years.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Matt Robbins to the River City Bank team,” stated Jamie Tallent, President and CEO of River City Bank. “He will add tremendous value to the leadership team, and I am confident he will provide invaluable insight in helping us achieve the Company’s strategic goals. Matt is an experienced leader in the banking industry and exemplifies the core values of River City Bank. I look forward to forging a long-term partnership with Matt.”

Robbins is actively involved in the communities we serve. He is a 2014 graduate of Leadership Rome and a 2012 graduate of Leadership Calhoun-Gordon County. Robbins currently serves on the board of the Rome Area Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Calhoun-Gordon County Community Foundation. He is a Champion Board Member for Extra Special People, Inc. (ESP).

“I am honored to join such a fine group of community bankers and could not be any more excited to be on the River City Bank team,” said Robbins. “I began banking in Northwest Georgia over 15 years ago and I am grateful that RCB has provided me an opportunity to continue that. I look forward to being part of the continued success of River City Bank, a financial institution with great people in an exceptional community.”

Robbins is a native of Calhoun, Georgia where he resides with his wife, Keri, and their three children: Ryan (9), Greer (8), and Beau (4). They are passionate Georgia Bulldog and Braves fans and enjoy snow skiing in their free time.