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- American Pride Bank Cuts Ribbon at Macon Branch
- American Pride Bank Cuts Ribbon at Warner Robins Branch
- American Pride Bank Presents Resolution to Past Chairman of the Board
- American Pride Bank Presents Donation to Wesleyan College
- Richard Cathey, President and CEO of American Pride Bank, Elected to Community Bankers Association of Georgia Board of Directors
- John Hall Joins American Pride Bank Team as President and CEO
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John Hall Joins American Pride Bank Team as President and CEO
For Immediate Release
October 30, 2009
American Pride Bank is excited to announce that John Hall will be joining the Bank and its holding company, American Bancorp Inc., as President and CEO. Hall brings over 23 years of banking experience to American Pride Bank. Working with community, regional, and super-regional banks over the years, Hall’s most recent tenure was with First Choice Community Bank as its President and CEO.
As President and CEO of American Pride Bank and American Bancorp, John Hall will be responsible for the Bank’s leadership and business development. Hall is a native of Macon, Georgia and is eager to come back, saying, “I am excited about returning home to continue my banking career. For my wife, Stephanie, and our family, moving “back home” creates tremendous excitement. My father, George Hall, was a career Middle Georgia banker, with Georgia Bank/Bank South, and it has always been my goal to come back home to “follow in his footsteps.””
Mr. Hall goes on to say “I am especially excited about joining American Pride Bank. The Bank embodies what community banking is all about: delivering the highest level of superior service to our customers, while delivering customized personal and business banking solutions to meet all of our customers’ financial service needs. It is an honor to come back and serve this community. To friends of old and friends of new, I look forward to being of service to you!”
Hall will be joining American Pride Bank starting Monday, November 9, 2009. The Bank will hold a press conference and open house on Thursday, November 12 at their Macon location to welcome Mr. Hall. The press conference will begin at 10am and the open house will follow at approximately 11am.
The Board of Directors felt strongly that bringing on an individual with community ties and market experience would continue American Pride Bank’s success and growth. Chairman Danny Patel helped make the announcement to the staff earlier this week. Patel is particularly excited about Hall’s acceptance of the position, saying “Mr. Hall’s ties to Macon are invaluable to us. He is going to quickly become a member of our Bank family. We look forward to his working with the community and with American Pride Bank.”
The Board of Directors wishes to thank the past and current executive management staff for all of their hard work. Their hard work and tireless effort is what has brought success to American Pride Bank thus far. Patel goes on to say, “We couldn’t ask for a better management team. We are sad to see Mr. Cathey go and that is no reflection on his management skills. We are excited to have John Hall join us and we know he will carry us on to success.”
American Pride Bank is a full service bank offering business banking and personal banking products and services. Locally owned and managed, American Pride Bank has two locations; one in Macon, Georgia and a second location in Warner Robins, Georgia. For more information call 478-784-1448 or visit http://www.americanpridebank.com/. American Pride Bank is a member of the FDIC and an equal housing lender.
Contact: Elizabeth Spear, Director of Marketing (elizabethspear@americanpridebank.com)
Richard Cathey, President and CEO of
American Pride Bank
For Immediate Release
October 13, 2009
The Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) held their 41st annual convention and trade show in Palm Beach, Florida in September 2009. During the convention, Richard Cathey, President and CEO of American Pride Bank, was elected to the Board of Directors of CBA as Member at Large.
The CBA is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving community banks throughout Georgia. Founded in 1969 by a group of Georgia community bankers, CBA is the state’s only advocate working solely for the interests of community banks and their customers. The Association offers services for community banks including political affairs, education, products & services and networking.
Board members are selected from ten divisions across the State of Georgia, so all Georgia community banks are equally represented. Cathey, elected from District Six, will serve a one-year term beginning October 1, 2009. During the course of the year, Richard Cathey will be involved in a number of items such as reviewing money-saving opportunities for members, CBA’s group meetings, planning sessions, PAC/PR golf tournaments, fundraising, first-class educational programs, legislative issues and more.
Cathey graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in Political Science. He also holds a certificate from the Graduate School of Banking of the South at Louisiana State University. He began his career in Athens, Georgia as a collector for Citizens and Southern Bank. From there, Richard’s career boomed. In 2007, he agreed to join the newly chartered American Pride Bank. Cathey is the first and only President and CEO of American Pride Bank.
American Pride Bank is locally owned and managed. American Pride Bank is a full service bank specializing in business banking and personal banking. American Pride Bank has two locations; one in Macon, Georgia and a second location in Warner Robins, Georgia. For more information call 478-784-1448 or visit www.AmericanPrideBank.com. American Pride Bank is a member of the FDIC and an equal housing lender.
Contact: Elizabeth Spear, Director of Marketing (elizabethspear@americanpridebank.com)
Richard Cathey, Ruth Knox, Elizabeth Spear
American Pride Bank Presents Donation to Wesleyan College
For Immediate Release
September 9, 2009
On Tuesday, September 8, 2009 American Pride Bank presented Wesleyan College with a $500.00 donation for the advancement of their institution. Richard Cathey, President and CEO of American Pride Bank, and Elizabeth Spear, Director of Marketing for American Pride Bank, presented the check to Ruth Knox, President of Wesleyan College. Other Wesleyan College staff was on hand during the presentation.
Wesleyan College is a woman’s college located in Macon, Georgia. The College was founded in 1836 as the first college for women. The college prides itself on the unparalleled education it provides its students. Outstanding academics, community service, and stellar values are the pillars on which Wesleyan stands.
American Pride Bank stands on the same values and ethics as Wesleyan College. Seeing great value in investing in the women of the future prompted American Pride Bank to make the donation. Wesleyan College educates outstanding women, the same women that American Pride Bank is eager to see participating in the community and leading us in the future.
Elizabeth Spear, Wesleyan College alumnae, was particularly excited about the donation, saying “Wesleyan College is an outstanding institution. I am thrilled to see Wesleyan accept this donation and put it to good use as I know it will benefit the College and my fellow Sisters. This is the first step to building a strong relationship between American Pride Bank and Wesleyan College.”
American Pride Bank is locally owned and managed. American Pride Bank is a full service bank specializing in small business banking and personal banking. American Pride Bank has two locations; one in Macon, Georgia and a second location in Warner Robins, Georgia. For more information call 478-784-1448 or visit www.AmericanPrideBank.com. American Pride Bank is a member of the FDIC and an equal housing lender.
Contact: Elizabeth Spear, Director of Marketing (elizabethspear@americanpridebank.com)
Danny Patel presents W.L. Brown with Resolution
American Pride Bank Presents Resolution to Past Chairman of the Board
For Immediate Release
August 28, 2009
American Pride Bank, headquartered in Macon, Georgia, presented the immediate past Chairman of the Board with a resolution on August 25, 2009. W.L. Brown, Senior, immediate past Chairman, stepped down from the board when he retired from his long career in commercial banking. W.L. Brown was one of the originators of the bank and a founding member of the Board of Directors at American Pride Bank. Dilipkumar “Danny” Patel, current Chairman, presented the resolution.
Danny Patel and fellow board members created the resolution in Brown’s honor. The resolution conveys Brown’s excellent history in the Central Georgia market as a commercial banker. The resolution further demonstrates Brown’s commitment and dedication to the development and success of American Pride Bank.
Danny Patel became Chairman of the Board in May 2009 when Brown stepped down. Patel’s professional background includes real estate acquisitions, renovations, finance, construction, and design primarily in the hospitality industry.
Richard E. Cathey, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Pride Bank, was on hand during the presentation. Cathey states “W.L. has been a great source of inspiration and guidance for me and the bank as we moved from a group of investors with an idea to an actual bank.” While Brown will no longer be active on the Bank’s Board of Directors, his work is the foundation with which the Board moves forward.
American Pride Bank is owned and operated locally by American Bancorp Incorporated. American Pride Bank is a full service bank specializing in small business banking and loans as well as personal banking and loans. American Pride Bank has two locations; one in Macon, Georgia and a second location in Warner Robins, Georgia. For more information call 478-784-1448 or visit http://www.americanpridebank.com/.
Contact: Elizabeth Spear, Director of Marketing (elizabethspear@americanpridebank.com)
American Pride Bank Cuts Ribbon at Warner Robins Branch
April 2, 2009
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Friends, family and staff join the Warner Robins Area
Chamber of Commerce for the ribbon cutting
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Chamber President Ed Rodriguez presents the bow
to Andy Flowers and Shelly Winger
American Pride Bank Cuts Ribbon at Macon Branch
April 4, 2008
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Friends, family and staff join the Greater Macon
Chamber of Commerce for the ribbon Cutting
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Chamber President Chip Cherry presents
the bow to the employees of American Pride Bank
