Press Releases

Sarah Gaither Named Assistant Vice President of The Buckhead Community Bank

(Atlanta, GA) July 29, 2008 – Donna Kain, President of Private and Entrepreneurial Banking at The Buckhead Community Bank, announced today that Sarah Gaither has been promoted to an Assistant Vice President and Relationship Manager in the Private and Entrepreneurial Banking Division.

“I am so pleased to announce that Sarah will take on this new position with our bank,” Kain says. “Our goal is to continue to provide ‘first-class’ banking to our customers, and she will maintain our high standard of customer service here in the Private Banking Division.”

Originally from Washington, Georgia, Gaither earned her Associates Degree in Business from Young Harris College and her Bachelor of Business Administration at Georgia College and State University. Prior to joining the Buckhead Community Bank in 2005, Gaither was a Mortgage Loan Officer with
First Choice Financial Corporation.

“I am really looking forward to getting the opportunity to strengthen current client relationships with The Buckhead Community Bank,” Gaither says. “My goal is to develop resources and tools that will help the bank continue to grow.”

An active member of the community, Gaither has been involved with the Georgia Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for the last two years. She currently lives in Canton with her husband and two year old daughter.

Brett Carter Named Vice President of the SBA Lending Division of The Buckhead Community Bank

(Atlanta, GA) July 29, 2008 – Madeline Rowan, SBA Division Manager and Senior Vice President of The Buckhead Community Bank, announced today that Brett Carter has been named Vice President of the SBA Lending Division of The Buckhead Community Bank.

“Brett has a great understanding of commercial lending, and he knows what people are looking for in a bank,” Rowan says. “With his years of SBA experience and his understanding of community banking, he was the ideal addition to our team.”

A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Carter attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville where he received a B.A. in Economics. Prior to joining The Cobb Community Bank, Carter established and managed the SBA department for a small community bank in Lawrenceville, Georgia where he achieved Preferred Lender status in his first year of operation. He began his banking career as a teller at SouthTrust Bank and eventually served as a commercial credit analyst. In addition to this, he served as an SBA underwriter which led to overseeing SBA 7(a) loans for the nine state SouthTrust footprints.

“I am looking forward to building on the reputation of the bank as a customer-driven operation,” Carter says. “I believe more can be accomplished as a team…I will assist existing and potential customers with more than a lending relationship. I will provide them with a financial team.”

An active member of the community, Carter serves as Chairman of the Bigger and Better Business Committee of Phi Beta Sigma, Lambda Sigma Chapter. He is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Beulah Community Development Corporation, Deacon of Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, an active volunteer with The First Tee of Atlanta, an active member of the UTK Alumni Association and a regular contributor to the American Cancer Society.

Carter lives in Atlanta with his wife and daughter.

About The Buckhead Community Bank:

The Buckhead Community Bank opened in 1998 to recreate a hometown banking relationship for Atlanta. There are now community bank locations in Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, Midtown, Johns Creek, Cobb County, Forsyth County and Hall County. In 10 years, total deposits have grown from $27 million to over $755 million and total assets have grown from $34 million to over $900 million. For more information visit www.buckheadcommunitybank.com.

Madeline Rowan Named SBA Division Manager and Senior Vice President of The Buckhead Community Bank

(Atlanta, GA) July 29, 2008 – Marvin Cosgray, President and CEO of The Buckhead Community Family of Banks announced today that Madeline Rowan has been named SBA Division Manager and Senior Vice President of The Buckhead Community Bank.

“Madeline is the ideal person to head up our SBA Division,” Cosgray says. “She has a great understanding of commercial lending and was a former attorney with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Her experience is a real advantage in helping our SBA clients.”

Originally from Niagara Falls, New York, Rowan earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology
and Criminal Justice from Niagara University
and her Juris Doctorate from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. She is also a licensed attorney in the state of New York. Prior to joining the Buckhead Community Bank in 2006, Rowan worked as an attorney for the
U.S Small Business Administration.

“I am a firm believer that small business is the primary factor in the overall economic strength of our nation,” Rowan says. “At a time that presents economic challenges for many, the American Dream is still very much alive and well within reach. I look forward to leading a team of seasoned professionals with years of SBA and commercial lending experience in assisting those with the will, desire and commitment to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams.”

An active member of the community, Rowan volunteers for several community youth sports organizations. Today she lives in Atlanta with her husband and two sons.

About The Buckhead Community Bank:

The Buckhead Community Bank opened in 1998 to recreate a hometown banking relationship for Atlanta. There are now community bank locations in Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, Midtown, Johns Creek, Cobb County, Forsyth County and Hall County. In 10 years, total deposits have grown from $27 million to over $755 million and total assets have grown from $34 million to over $900 million. For more information visit www.buckheadcommunitybank.com.

CBA of GA Leadership Division Elects Katherine Kay as Vice Chair

(Atlanta, GA) -The Community Bankers Association of Georgia’s (CBA) Leadership Division Board of Directors elected new Division Five officers at the 30th Annual Leadership Division Convention and Mini-Trade Show, held June 25-29, 2008, at the Grand Floridian, Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL. The new Division Five Chair is Bill Mosby, Peoples Bank, Lithonia, and the new Division Five Vice-Chair is Katherine Kay, Buckhead Community Bank, Atlanta. CBA would like to congratulate Mosby & Kay and wish them a most successful year.

CBA's Leadership Division was created in 1980 to educate future bank leaders on the current “hot topics” in the industry and prepare them for further leadership roles in their institutions. The Leadership Division works closely with schools and other organizations in their communities to educate young and old about community banking and other financial topics. Each year the Leadership Division conducts several fund-raisers that benefit Children’s Healthcare as well.

“We are excited to welcome new and returning members of the CBA Leadership Division,” said Steven D. Bridges, President & Chief Executive Officer, Community Bankers Association of Georgia. “With such a talented and motivated group of community bankers on the board, the success of this division will continue to grow. We look forward to working with all of our dedicated board members this year.”

For over thirty years CBA has provided service to locally owned and operated community banks in Georgia. Representing over 300 community banks and 200 associate members, CBA serves Georgia’s community banks through political representation, educational training, networking events and group purchasing. For more information about the Association, visit www.cbaofga.com.

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Community Bankers Association of Georgia
1900 The Exchange, Suite 600 • Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone (770) 541-4490 Fax (770) 541-4496 www.cbaofga.com

Buckhead Community Bank chosen #1 as Best Place to Work in Atlanta

Atlanta Magazine
EMMIS PUBLISHING

ATLANTA MAGAZINE’S 2008 BEST PLACES TO WORK ANNOUNCED
Buckhead Community Bank tops the list of companies where employees love their jobs

ATLANTA – In the July 2008 issue, Atlanta magazine publishes its first ranking of the city’s best places to work. The list of forty exceptional companies includes a bank, several law firms, a radio station, a dog daycare, and a lingerie manufacturer. “What is common across all these companies is attention to employee welfare and creating an environment where people feel invested in their jobs,” says Rebecca Burns, editor in chief. “Our survey put employees first- then looked at hard data on benefits, salaries, turnover, and other factors.”

To start the process of compiling the list, Atlanta magazine asked city residents “do you love your job?” and solicited nominations at atlantamagazine.com. Between August 2007 and January 2008, 725 employees nominated 176 work places. They were asked to rank the validity of twenty statements to determine their level of job satisfaction. The ranking process, as well as the employee survey and company profile form used later in the process, was created with input from management experts at Georgia Tech, Georgia State University, and local human resource firms.

The list was narrowed to 100 companies by averaging scores from the nomination forms. Thus, an employer’s likelihood of moving past the nomination stage was determined not by number of nominations but by overall score. In this way, smaller companies were not placed at a disadvantage (though a minimum of fifty employees was required for eligibility). Those 100 companies completed a profile, which detailed benefits, perks, policies, growth, etc. These factors were assigned point values for tabulation purposes. Again, weighting was determined with the assistance of our panel of experts. In addition, 20 percent of each company’s workforce or 100 employees (whichever was less) completed a survey in which they ranked statements such as: “I am compensated fairly”; “I am given the opportunity to develop professionally”; and “I am proud to work for this company”. In total, 5,201 employees participated in this round of surveying. The results were averaged and combined with the points earned from the profile form to determine our top forty. To view the forms in their entirety, visit atlantamagazine.com.

“In today’s economy, as people are being asked to do more and resources are limited, putting employee welfare first isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s a smart thing to do from a business perspective,” says Burns. “Our survey is unique because nominations came from employees, not management. That’s a testament to how successful these forty employers are at generating workplaces people love.”

The nomination forms for the 2009 Best Places to Work issues will be posted at atlantamagazine.com in August 2008.

The complete list of Best Places to Work 2008 follows:

Since 1961, Atlanta magazine has served as the authority on Atlanta, providing its readers with a mix of long-form nonfiction, lively lifestyle coverage, in-depth service journalism, and literary essays, columns, and profiles.

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Dawn Kinard Named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Buckhead Community Bank

(Atlanta, GA) March 13, 2008 – Marvin Cosgray, President and CEO of The Buckhead Community Family of Banks announced today that Dawn Kinard has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Buckhead Community Bank.

“Dawn has an impressive nine year career in banking,” Cosgray says. “She will maintain our high level of customer service and ensure that the bank remains well-capitalized.”

With this new promotion, Kinard looks forward to helping The Buckhead Community Bank continue to grow. “I welcome the challenge of managing earnings in the current market,” she says. “When I can see the positive effect of one of my decisions or the positive effect of my input on a subject matter, that is very satisfying to me.”

In addition to her work with The Buckhead Community Bank, Kinard is an active supporter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society and participates regularly in their walks and 150 mile bike rides.

“The Buckhead Community Bank is the most employee conscious and supportive environment that I have ever experienced,” she says. “Whether it is an improved relationship with another co-worker, the establishment of communication between departments or an employee who has developed professionally…these are the things I enjoy the most.”

Kinard lives in Atlanta with her husband and two children.

About The Buckhead Community Bank

The Buckhead Community Bank opened in 1998 to recreate a hometown banking relationship for Atlanta. There are now community bank locations in Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, Midtown, Johns Creek, Cobb County, Forsyth County and Hall County. In nine years, total deposits have grown from $27 million to over $668 million and total assets have grown from $34 million to over $800 million. www.buckheadcommunitybank.com.

To view past press releases, please see links below.

The Buckhead Community Bank Celebrates 10 Years in Atlanta 12-7-2007
Phyllis Murdock Accepted to CREW’s Leadership Program 12-7-2007
Forsyth Community Bank Opens in Cumming 11-29-2007
Hall Community Bank Opens in Gainesville 11-29-2007
Bethursday Development Corporation Breaks Ground 7-12-07
Cheryl Beer appointed to SBA Division 7-9-07
Donna Kain promoted to President of Private Banking division 6-11-07
Mike Brown appointed SVP and Commercial Lender at Midtown 6-11-07
John Scherer, President of Cobb branch 4-25-2007
BCB acquires Allied Bancshares, Inc. 3-1-2007
Opening Cobb branch Announcement 2-23-2007
Bill Holden, President of Sandy Springs branch 10-12-2005