Capital City Bank Establishes Chief Banking Officer; Names New Chief Lending Officer
Capital City Bank has announced strategic leadership changes with the creation of a new executive role of chief banking officer. Ramsay Sims, previously serving as chief lending officer, has been promoted to this position to provide comprehensive oversight of the bank's lending and deposit functions, focusing on growth, efficiency, and operational cohesion.
Concurrently, William Smith has been promoted to chief lending officer, filling the vacancy left by Sims. Smith previously served as North Florida Region executive, overseeing operations across multiple counties in Florida and Georgia. The reorganization aims to streamline strategic direction and enhance management efficiency.
Sims joined Capital City Bank in 2010 and brings extensive experience from previous roles at Merrill Lynch, Banc of America Securities, and GE Capital. Smith, who joined in 2007, has expertise in small business, commercial real estate, special assets, and private banking.
Capital City Bank ha annunciato cambiamenti strategici nella leadership con la creazione di un nuovo ruolo esecutivo di chief banking officer. Ramsay Sims, precedentemente chief lending officer, è stato promosso a questa posizione per fornire una supervisione completa delle funzioni di prestito e deposito della banca, concentrandosi su crescita, efficienza e coesione operativa.
Contemporaneamente, William Smith è stato promosso a chief lending officer, occupando il posto lasciato vacante da Sims. Smith ha precedentemente ricoperto il ruolo di executive della regione della Florida settentrionale, supervisionando le operazioni in più contee della Florida e della Georgia. La riorganizzazione mira a semplificare la direzione strategica e migliorare l'efficienza gestionale.
Sims è entrato in Capital City Bank nel 2010 e porta con sé una vasta esperienza da ruoli precedenti in Merrill Lynch, Banc of America Securities e GE Capital. Smith, che è entrato nel 2007, ha competenze in piccole imprese, immobili commerciali, beni speciali e private banking.
Capital City Bank ha anunciado cambios estratégicos en el liderazgo con la creación de un nuevo rol ejecutivo de chief banking officer. Ramsay Sims, que anteriormente se desempeñaba como chief lending officer, ha sido promovido a esta posición para proporcionar una supervisión integral de las funciones de préstamo y depósito del banco, enfocándose en el crecimiento, la eficiencia y la cohesión operativa.
Simultáneamente, William Smith ha sido promovido a chief lending officer, ocupando la vacante dejada por Sims. Smith se desempeñaba anteriormente como ejecutivo de la región del norte de Florida, supervisando operaciones en múltiples condados de Florida y Georgia. La reorganización tiene como objetivo simplificar la dirección estratégica y mejorar la eficiencia de la gestión.
Sims se unió a Capital City Bank en 2010 y aporta una amplia experiencia de roles anteriores en Merrill Lynch, Banc of America Securities y GE Capital. Smith, quien se unió en 2007, tiene experiencia en pequeñas empresas, bienes raíces comerciales, activos especiales y banca privada.
캐피탈 시티 뱅크는 새로운 임원 역할인 최고 은행 책임자를 창설하며 전략적 리더십 변화를 발표했습니다. 이전에 최고 대출 책임자로 일하던 Ramsay Sims가 이 직위로 승진하여 은행의 대출 및 예금 기능에 대한 포괄적인 감독을 제공하고 성장, 효율성 및 운영 응집력에 집중합니다.
동시에 William Smith가 Sims의 자리를 채우며 최고 대출 책임자로 승진했습니다. Smith는 이전에 플로리다 및 조지아의 여러 카운티에서 운영을 감독하는 북부 플로리다 지역 임원으로 근무했습니다. 이번 조직 개편은 전략적 방향을 간소화하고 관리 효율성을 향상시키는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
Sims는 2010년에 캐피탈 시티 뱅크에 합류했으며, Merrill Lynch, Banc of America Securities 및 GE Capital에서의 이전 역할에서 광범위한 경험을 가지고 있습니다. 2007년에 합류한 Smith는 소기업, 상업용 부동산, 특수 자산 및 개인 은행업에 대한 전문 지식을 보유하고 있습니다.
Capital City Bank a annoncé des changements stratégiques au sein de sa direction avec la création d'un nouveau poste exécutif de chief banking officer. Ramsay Sims, qui était auparavant chief lending officer, a été promu à ce poste pour assurer une supervision complète des fonctions de prêt et de dépôt de la banque, en se concentrant sur la croissance, l'efficacité et la cohésion opérationnelle.
Parallèlement, William Smith a été promu au poste de chief lending officer, comblant le vide laissé par Sims. Smith a précédemment occupé le poste d'exécutif de la région du nord de la Floride, supervisant les opérations dans plusieurs comtés en Floride et en Géorgie. La réorganisation vise à rationaliser la direction stratégique et à améliorer l'efficacité de la gestion.
Sims a rejoint Capital City Bank en 2010 et apporte une vaste expérience acquise dans des rôles précédents chez Merrill Lynch, Banc of America Securities et GE Capital. Smith, qui a rejoint la banque en 2007, possède une expertise dans les petites entreprises, l'immobilier commercial, les actifs spéciaux et la banque privée.
Capital City Bank hat strategische Veränderungen in der Führung angekündigt, darunter die Schaffung einer neuen Exekutive-Position als Chief Banking Officer. Ramsay Sims, der zuvor als Chief Lending Officer tätig war, wurde in diese Position befördert, um eine umfassende Aufsicht über die Kredit- und Einzahlungsfunktionen der Bank zu gewährleisten, wobei der Fokus auf Wachstum, Effizienz und betrieblicher Kohäsion liegt.
Gleichzeitig wurde William Smith zum Chief Lending Officer befördert und füllt die von Sims hinterlassene Vakanz. Smith war zuvor als Executive der Nord-Florida-Region tätig und überwachte die Abläufe in mehreren Landkreisen in Florida und Georgia. Die Reorganisation zielt darauf ab, die strategische Ausrichtung zu straffen und die Managementeffizienz zu verbessern.
Sims trat 2010 in die Capital City Bank ein und bringt umfangreiche Erfahrungen aus früheren Positionen bei Merrill Lynch, Banc of America Securities und GE Capital mit. Smith, der 2007 eintrat, hat Expertise in kleinen Unternehmen, gewerblichen Immobilien, Sondervermögen und Privatkundenbanking.
- Creation of new chief banking officer role indicates strategic focus on growth and operational efficiency
- Internal promotions demonstrate strong succession planning and talent retention
- Both appointed executives bring extensive banking experience and market knowledge
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Newly Created Chief Banking Officer Leadership Role Aims To Support Strategic Growth and Cohesion Across Lending and Deposit Functions
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital City Bank announces a newly created executive role of chief banking officer, providing comprehensive oversight of the lending and deposit functions of the Bank with a strategic focus on growth, efficiency and operational cohesion. The position has been filled by Ramsay Sims, a tenured member of the Company’s senior leadership team who brings broad expertise in financial services and effective leadership. Concurrently, William Smith has been promoted to chief lending officer, filling the vacancy left by Sims’ promotion to chief banking officer.
"Adding this new leadership role positions us for long-term success and sustained excellence as we continue to grow,” said Bill Smith, Capital City Bank Group Chairman, President and CEO. “With Ramsay’s extensive experience, proven track record and demonstrated ability to lead in diverse banking environments, he is well-equipped to drive the strategic goals and objectives of this critical role.”
As chief banking officer providing high-level oversight of both lending and deposit functions of the Bank, Sims will streamline the strategic direction of these areas, allowing for more efficient management and alignment of growth objectives. Smith will focus on driving the lending strategies of the Bank as chief lending officer under Sims’ direction.
Capital City Bank Group Chairman, President and CEO Bill Smith added, “Ramsay has been a key contributor to our success since he joined the Bank. I have consistently valued his expertise as a member of our executive leadership team. Likewise, William’s diverse background, impressive achievements and deep understanding of the market will add additional strength to our executive ranks. I am confident that these enhancements to our executive management team will provide a solid foundation for continued progress and future growth.”
Sims came to Capital City Bank in 2010 and served most recently as chief lending officer. He has amassed decades of experience serving corporations, governments and non-profit organizations in the financial sector. Before joining Capital City Bank, Sims spent five years in public finance with Merrill Lynch, three years in corporate tax-exempt finance with Banc of America Securities and six years with GE Capital. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of the South (Sewanee) and a master’s in business administration from Florida State University.
Smith, who served most recently as North Florida Region executive overseeing an operational area that included Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor and Wakulla counties in Florida and Grady County in Georgia, joined Capital City Bank in 2007 as a management trainee. Over his career, Smith has gained expertise in multiple specialties, including small business, commercial real estate, special assets and private banking. In 2020, he was appointed the market president overseeing Leon County and served three years in that role until being promoted to North Florida Region executive in 2023. Smith demonstrates a deep commitment to community advocacy through service on multiple non-profit boards, including Big Bend Hospice, where he holds the office of treasurer, and the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce. He is also a member of the Tallahassee Entrepreneurs Organization and Florida Bankers Association Government Relations Council.
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