Commenting on the announcement, Tommy Clark, Albany Market President, said, "It is my pleasure to welcome Jamie to the Bank. With a significant commercial lending record and a demonstrated commitment to community involvement, Jamie is well suited to understand the needs of our customers and help them overcome any problems in reaching their goals and objectives."

Knight has 13 years of experience in the banking industry, working in both lending and branch management. He and his wife, Lacey, have been married for 17 years and have two children, Ivey and Colby. Jamie has been active in various community organizations. He is a Board member of the Kiwanis Club of Lee County, Chairman of the Lee County Education Foundation, Treasurer of the Lee County Little League, a 2017 Leadership Albany Graduate, and also a Leadership Lee Graduate. In his spare time, he enjoys trips with family and friends, coaching baseball, hunting, saltwater fishing, and golf. Knight holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Georgia Southern University with an emphasis in bank management.