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Citizens Trust Bank Announces Sherry L. Martin, as Senior SBA and GA/TN Commercial Team Leader

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Citizens Trust Bank has appointed Sherry L. Martin as First Vice President and Senior SBA and Commercial Banking Team Leader for Georgia and Tennessee markets. With over 20 years of experience, Martin will lead the bank's SBA lending strategies and manage commercial banking operations. Her expertise includes supporting community banks, credit unions, and CDFIs in developing SBA lending programs.

Martin played a key role during the COVID-19 pandemic by adapting lending practices for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). She holds leadership positions in various organizations, including Chair of the Invest Atlanta credit committee and Committee Chair of NAGGL. Martin's appointment aligns with Citizens Trust Bank's mission to enhance business support and community development through increased access to capital.

Citizens Trust Bank ha nominato Sherry L. Martin come Primo Vice Presidente e Responsabile Senior della squadra di Prestiti SBA e Bancari Commerciali per i mercati della Georgia e del Tennessee. Con oltre 20 anni di esperienza, Martin guiderà le strategie di prestito SBA della banca e gestirà le operazioni di banking commerciale. La sua esperienza include il supporto a banche comunitarie, cooperative di credito e CDFI nello sviluppo di programmi di prestito SBA.

Martin ha svolto un ruolo chiave durante la pandemia di COVID-19 adattando le pratiche di prestito per il Programma di Protezione dei Stipendi (PPP). Ricopre posizioni di leadership in varie organizzazioni, tra cui Presidente del comitato di credito di Invest Atlanta e Presidente del comitato di NAGGL. La nomina di Martin si allinea con la missione di Citizens Trust Bank di migliorare il supporto alle imprese e lo sviluppo comunitario attraverso un maggiore accesso al capitale.

Citizens Trust Bank ha nombrado a Sherry L. Martin como Primera Vicepresidenta y Líder del Equipo de Préstamos SBA y Banca Comercial Senior para los mercados de Georgia y Tennessee. Con más de 20 años de experiencia, Martin liderará las estrategias de préstamos SBA del banco y gestionará las operaciones de banca comercial. Su experiencia incluye el apoyo a bancos comunitarios, uniones de crédito y CDFIs en el desarrollo de programas de préstamos SBA.

Martin desempeñó un papel clave durante la pandemia de COVID-19 al adaptar las prácticas de préstamo para el Programa de Protección de Cheques (PPP). Ocupa posiciones de liderazgo en varias organizaciones, incluyendo la Presidenta del comité de crédito de Invest Atlanta y Presidenta del comité de NAGGL. El nombramiento de Martin se alinea con la misión de Citizens Trust Bank de mejorar el apoyo empresarial y el desarrollo comunitario a través de un mayor acceso al capital.

시티즌 트러스트 뱅크는 Sherry L. Martin을 조지아와 테네시 시장을 위한 수석 SBA 및 상업 은행 팀 리더로 임명했습니다. 20년 이상의 경험을 가진 Martin은 은행의 SBA 대출 전략을 이끌고 상업 은행 운영을 관리할 것입니다. 그녀의 전문 분야는 커뮤니티 은행, 신용 조합 및 CDFI가 SBA 대출 프로그램을 개발하도록 지원하는 것입니다.

Martin은 COVID-19 팬데믹 동안 급여 보호 프로그램(PPP)을 위한 대출 관행을 조정하며 중요한 역할을 했습니다. 그녀는 자동차 투자 애틀란타의 신용 위원회 의장과 NAGGL 위원회 의장을 포함한 여러 조직에서 리더십 위치를 담당하고 있습니다. Martin의 임명은 자본 접근 증대를 통해 비즈니스 지원과 지역 사회 개발을 강화하려는 Citizens Trust Bank의 목표와 일치합니다.

Citizens Trust Bank a nommé Sherry L. Martin en tant que Première Vice-Présidente et Responsable Senior de l'équipe de Prêts SBA et de Banque Commerciale pour les marchés de la Géorgie et du Tennessee. Forte de plus de 20 ans d'expérience, Martin dirigera les stratégies de prêt SBA de la banque et gérera les opérations bancaires commerciales. Son expertise inclut le soutien aux banques communautaires, aux coopératives de crédit et aux CDFI dans le développement de programmes de prêt SBA.

Martin a joué un rôle clé durant la pandémie de COVID-19 en adaptant les pratiques de prêt pour le Programme de Protection des Paiements (PPP). Elle occupe des postes de leadership au sein de diverses organisations, y compris Présidente du comité de crédit d'Invest Atlanta et Présidente du comité de NAGGL. La nomination de Martin s'aligne avec la mission de Citizens Trust Bank de renforcer le soutien aux entreprises et le développement communautaire grâce à un meilleur accès au capital.

Die Citizens Trust Bank hat Sherry L. Martin zur ersten Vizepräsidentin und senioren Teamleiterin für SBA- und kommerzielle Bankgeschäfte in den Märkten Georgia und Tennessee ernannt. Mit über 20 Jahren Erfahrung wird Martin die SBA-Darlehensstrategien der Bank leiten und die kommerziellen Bankoperationen verwalten. Ihre Expertise umfasst die Unterstützung von Gemeinschaftsbanken, Kreditgenossenschaften und CDFIs bei der Entwicklung von SBA-Darlehensprogrammen.

Martin spielte während der COVID-19-Pandemie eine Schlüsselrolle, indem sie die Kreditvergabepraxis für das Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) anpasste. Sie hat Führungspositionen in verschiedenen Organisationen inne, darunter die Vorsitzende des Kreditkomitees von Invest Atlanta und Vorsitzende des Komitees von NAGGL. Martins Ernennung steht im Einklang mit der Mission der Citizens Trust Bank, die Unterstützung von Unternehmen und die Gemeinschaftsentwicklung durch einen verbesserten Zugang zu Kapital zu fördern.

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ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Citizens Trust Bank proudly introduces Sherry L. Martin, as a First Vice President, and the newest addition to the Commercial Banking leadership team. With an ongoing commitment to supporting local businesses and communities, Sherry will serve as the Senior Small Business Administration (SBA) and Commercial Banking Team Leader. In her new role she establishes and conducts the bank's SBA lending strategies while managing the commercial banking focus within the Georgia and Tennessee markets.

Sherry brings a wealth of experience to Citizens Trust Bank, specializing in aligning financial and lending functions with community and business empowerment missions. With over 20 years of experience, Sherry has supported numerous businesses, leading to the creation of scores of jobs and contributing to the growth of local and national economies.

In her previous roles, Sherry offered support to community banks, credit unions, and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) in the creation, execution, and enhancement of their SBA lending programs. During the height of the 2020 CoVID-19 pandemic, she was instrumental in adapting lending practices to align with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). "What really attracted me to Citizens Trust Bank is the bank's long-standing commitment to helping businesses and communities thrive through much needed access to capital.  I'm excited about the opportunity to create even greater market penetration by implementing a more robust SBA program," shares Sherry Martin.

The Citizens Trust Bank lending teams continue to provide expert advice, flexible loan options, and innovative solutions designed to help businesses succeed.

Martin holds a B.A. in History from Clark Atlanta University. She is actively engaged in her community and industry through multiple roles, including serving as the Chair of the Invest Atlanta credit committee, Committee Chair and active member of the National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (NAGGL), and current Chair for the Georgia Lenders Quality Circle (GLQC). Additionally, she lends her skills and commitment to various community and service organizations as an active member of the Clark Atlanta University Alumni Association, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (Life member), Salem Bible Church and previously a Page for the U.S. House of Representatives.

"Sherry offers extensive knowledge in SBA lending and a wealth of experience in commercial banking. We are excited to have her join the CTB team," states Cynthia N. Day, President and CEO of Citizens Trust Bank. "For us, serving the interest of our communities has always been a primary focus and SBA lending will help deepen our impact.  Sherry will not only help advance our SBA efforts, but her overall experience and community focus over the years will contribute to our long-standing mission of increasing homeownership, entrepreneurship and wealth-building participation among all our customers and prospects. This marks a significant achievement for all involved."

About Citizens Trust Bank

Ranked 28th by S&P Global among the top 100 best-performing US Community Banks under $3B*, Citizens Trust Bank celebrates over a century in the community. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Citizens Trust Bank continues to prioritize offering customized services and financial solutions to address the community's evolving needs, going beyond traditional banking with a legacy built on economic equality and well-being.  Today, Citizens Trust Bank continues to be led by its founding mission to empower customers and future generations for financial success and takes pride in offering financial solutions across the country. Through its parent company, Citizens Bancshares Corporation, the Bank offers its common stock over the counter to the public under the trading symbol CZBS and can be found at www.ctbconnect.com, and in the social media communities of Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and Citizens Trust Bank Learning Channel on YouTube.

*Based on financials for the year ending December 2023.

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What is Sherry Martin's new role at Citizens Trust Bank (CZBS)?

Sherry Martin has been appointed as First Vice President and Senior SBA and Commercial Banking Team Leader, managing lending strategies for Georgia and Tennessee markets.

How will Sherry Martin's appointment impact CZBS's lending operations?

Her appointment will strengthen the bank's SBA lending program and expand market penetration while enhancing support for businesses through expert advice and flexible loan options.

What experience does Sherry Martin bring to Citizens Trust Bank (CZBS)?

Martin brings over 20 years of experience in supporting community banks, credit unions, and CDFIs, including expertise in SBA lending and PPP implementation during COVID-19.

How does this appointment align with CZBS's strategic goals?

The appointment aligns with Citizens Trust Bank's mission to increase homeownership, entrepreneurship, and wealth-building participation among customers through enhanced lending capabilities.

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