Renasant Bank just announced the appointment of community leader Carolyn Ethridge as Statesboro market president.
        In her new role, Ethridge will spearhead Renasant's commercial banking activities in the market and be the bank's lead representative in the community. Assisting Ethridge, Caroline Nelson recently joined Renasant as a commercial relationship officer and as a vice president. Nelson will support the bank through commercial lending and business development.
        A community banking veteran, Ethridge brings experience and knowledge to the Renasant banking team.
        As an active member of the Statesboro community, Ethridge understands the positive impact her role can play in the growth and success of local businesses, said Ed Hutchinson, Southeast Georgia Division president for Renasant.
        She is a past president and membership director for the Downtown Statesboro Rotary Club, currently serves as a member of the board for the Coastal District Development Authority and recently completed her final term on the Bulloch County Board of Commissioners.
        Ethridge attended Georgia Southern University and is a graduate of the Georgia School of Banking and the Southeastern School of Commercial Lending.
        A commercial relationship officer at the bank's main location in Statesboro, Hutchinson called Nelson an experienced banker.
        She joined Renasant Bank in August 2016.
        In the community, Nelson is a member of the Home Builders Association of Greater Savannah and a member of the Savannah Chamber of Commerce. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Georgia.
        "Statesboro is one of our largest markets in South Georgia and it is a privilege to be a part of such a dynamic community," Hutchinson said.
        "It is important to us that we chose leaders and team members in our markets that will represent the values that are important to our bank: integrity, service and community engagement.
        "Carolyn and Caroline exemplify these traits, and I am thrilled to have them both as part of our team."