Colony Bank today announced the promotion of Heath Gilbert to Senior Credit Officer, Senior Vice President.

Gilbert joined the Company in February 2021 as SVP, Regional Credit Officer. Prior to Colony Bank, he served as Vice President, Regional Senior Credit Officer with Renasant Bank. Gilbert, who has over 15 years of banking experience, has also held positions such as Small Business and Consumer Credit Officer, Relationship Manager, Senior Underwriter, Regional Analyst and CRA Officer with various banks. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Valdosta State University and a Master of Business Administration from University of Phoenix.

Commenting on the announcement, Lenny Bateman, Chief Credit Officer, said, "Since joining us earlier this year, Heath has been a very strong contributor to our team and successfully used his extensive industry expertise to deliver value to our customers. I congratulate him on this much-deserved promotion and look forward to working with him in his expanded role."

Gilbert and his wife Molly have two children, daughter, Dana, and son, Avery, and attend Church at The Groves in Leesburg, GA. Gilbert is a member of Artesian City Sertoma Club. He is also a member of the competition Master's Boxing Team and a financial supporter of Beat The Streetz Boxing Gym, which provides at-risk youth a safe place to train and focus on academics.