Citizens Trust Bank Announces Next Generation Advisory Board

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Jun 17, 2016, 10:00 ET

ATLANTA, June 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Citizens Trust Bank, a recognized leader in the financial services industry, today announces its Next Generation Advisory Board (NGAB). The advisory board will serve in a collaborative capacity to explore innovative and strategic ways to offer financial solutions to a changing and diverse demographic. NGAB is comprised of thirteen young and inspiring Atlanta business leaders who have an interest in enhancing access to financial services to build wealth and financial success for the current generation and generations to come. In partnership with our advisory board, we will expand our reach and deepened our impact through alliances and by utilizing social media and other outlets.

Citizens Trust Bank Cynthia N. Day, President and CEO, and the Inaugural Next Generation Advisory Board

"As we continue to move our bank forward in an ever-changing marketplace, we wanted to include a new, younger set of thought leaders to help us better serve our customers and communities in ways that are consistent with the 21st century banking customer," said Cynthia N. Day, President and Chief Executive Officer, of Citizens Trust Bank. "The advisory board that we have assembled is truly exemplary and will work closely with our team and board of directors to deliver world class experiences to our customers and prospective customers, alike."

On August 16^th, 1921, Citizens Trust Bank opened its doors as a pillar in its community and a catalyst for financial empowerment and well-being for all. Celebrating a strong, rich history, 95 years later, the inaugural advisory board will serve in a collaborative capacity to explore innovative and strategic ways to offer financial solutions to a changing and diverse demographic throughout the enterprise.

The members represent local businesses, non-profit and educational organizations that strengthen the Atlanta community. The Citizens Trust Bank NGAB board members are as follows:

Mr. James M. Bailey, Chairman	Managing Partner Greenwood Archer, LLC

Ms. Katerina Taylor, Secretary	President and CEO DeKalb Chamber of Commerce

Ms. LaSandra Boykin	Project Manager, Community Affairs Delta Airlines

Mr. Cory A. Croft	Manager, Merchandising Strategies & Commercial Initiatives Delta Airlines

Ms. Vonetta Y. Daniels, PMP	President and CEO VYD and Associates

Ms. Kamika T. Dillard	Founder and CEO Coach Kam Test Prep

Mr. Justin E. Giboney, Esq.	Assistant General Counsel INVEST Atlanta

Mr. Nicholas Juliano	Vice President Resolute Consulting

Mr. Xavier Peoples	Regional Finance Manager Zurich North America

Ms. Rukiya S. Thomas	Chief of Staff, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)

Stephen W. Vault, PhD	Director of Strategic Planning and Business Development, Grady Health System

Ms. Adrienne A. White	Vice President of Finance, The National Center for Civil and Human Rights

Ms. Jennifer Young	Specialist, Climate, Culture, and Disproportionality Fulton County Schools

"We look forward to learning from the wisdom and experiences of these young leaders as we continue to build our bank for the future," said Day.

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About Citizens Trust Bank Citizens Trust Bank is a leader in the financial services industry and one of the largest minority-owned financial institutions in the nation, offering a full range of quality business and consumer products and services including Small Business Administration (SBA) financed loans, residential mortgage lending, and consumer and business online banking products with ten financial centers in Metro Atlanta, Columbus, Georgia and in Birmingham and Eutaw, Alabama. For more information, please visit www.ctbconnect.com.

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