The Community Bankers Association of Georgia’s Leadership Division named Jason Rooks, Vice President and Commercial Lender, Flint Community Bank, Albany, Leadership Division Representative of the Year at CBA’s 36^th Annual Leadership Division Convention and Mini-Trade Show held recently in Amelia Island, Florida. 

“We are pleased to offer this award of recognition to hard-working representatives each year and we congratulate Jason for being named the LD Representative of the Year,” said Rob Braswell, President & Chief Executive Officer, Community Bankers Association of Georgia. “Jason has definitely gone beyond the call of duty. He has been extremely involved in raising funds for PAC/PR by organizing the inaugural clay shoot, promoting financial literacy in his community, and in raising money for Children’s Healthcare.  He’s a true example of fine leadership.” 

Rooks was also named to the 2014-2015 Leadership Division Board of Directors as 2^nd Vice Chairman of the Executive Board.  Jason Rooks has been in banking for 13 years and is a Vice President and Commercial Lender with Flint Community Bank.  Mr. Rooks is a member of Albany Rotary Club and Greenbriar Church in Albany.  He and his wife, Amanda have two children, Preston and Calley.  

“We’re pleased to welcome new and returning members to the CBA Leadership Division Board of Directors,” said Rob Braswell, President & Chief Executive Officer of Community Bankers Association. “With such a knowledgeable and motivated group of community bankers on the board, we’re anticipating another very productive year. We look forward with great excitement and optimism to receiving guidance from these board members in the coming year.”