Community Capital Bancshares, Inc., the holding company for Albany’s AB&T, is pleased to announce that long-time director and area businessman, James L. “Jim” Bacon, has been named Chairman of the Board of Directors, following the retirement of former Chairman James L. “Luke” Flatt.

The move came at the Board’s May 28 meeting, and just a week after the organization announced a $2.00 per share dividend to shareholders at its annual meeting.

Bacon, a well-known businessman, and partner with Oakland Plantation Partners, assumes the Chairman’s role after having served on the Bank’s Board of Directors since 2013 and having a front row seat for some of the bank’s most important successes.

“I am deeply honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve as Chairman of the Board,” Bacon said. “I want to express my sincere appreciation for the Board of Director’s trust and confidence in me. It is a privilege to take on this responsibility and continue building on the strong foundation that has been laid. I also want to pay tribute to my predecessor, whose leadership, vision and unwavering commitment have left an indelible mark on this institution. Filling such distinguished shoes is no small task, but I am inspired by the legacy of excellence and integrity that has been established.”

While Bacon and the Board are proud of the past successes that brought AB&T to the present point, the focus is squarely on the future as the organization continues to reaffirm its commitment to the long term
vision of setting the Gold Standard in Community Banking through a deep commitment to sound banking principles, intentional relationship building and community leadership.

“As we look ahead, I remain committed to working collaboratively with the Board, executive team, and all our stakeholders to ensure we continue to uphold the highest standards and deliver long-term value,” Bacon continued. “I’m excited about the future and confident in our shared ability to meet the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.”

Community Capital Bancshares and AB&T CEO Perry Revell echoed that sentiment, highlighting the company’s dedication to serving its communities with clarity, discipline, and integrity, all of which are rooted in its core principles of relationship banking, operational excellence, and community impact.

“The notion of the Gold Standard underpins everything we do at AB&T; it is not merely a slogan or tagline,” said Revell. “It is in the fabric of what we do and who we are as an organization, and Jim Bacon has long been an extension of that. Like the bank, Jim is a solid, disciplined, relationship-focused individual who has deep roots throughout the community and beyond, and long sought to lead by example and guide the fortunes of the community he cherishes. We are honored to have a man like Jim assume the reins and continue guiding this organization and this community into a bright and prosperous future.”