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Colony Bank’s Derek Shelnutt Named to Independent Banker’s 2025 40 Under 40 List
FITZGERALD, Ga., June 30, 2025--Colony Bank is proud to announce that Derek Shelnutt, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been named one of Independent Banker magazine’s 40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders of 2025. This award recognizes leaders across the country who are making significant contributions to the future of community banking. Shelnutt is the only Georgia banker selected for this year’s national honor.
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