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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – May 24, 2023 – Volunteer State Bank welcomes Jimmy Craig and Aaron Hawkins to its senior leadership team. These additions will help drive the bank’s continued growth strategy and its ongoing commitment to provide exceptional client experiences through servicing and support. 

Craig serves as senior vice president, chief information officer. He brings 25 years of information technology experience, 16 years which have been specifically dedicated to the banking industry. Craig’s extensive and diverse expertise in managing core banking environments and operations, network and server infrastructure and information security will play a critical role in the advancement of the bank’s operational platforms and state-of-the art technology solutions. Most recently, he served as senior vice president, chief technology officer for United Community Bank, and prior senior vice president, chief information officer of Reliant Bank. 

Hawkins is named senior vice president, director of treasury management. He has excelled at delivering service and support to clients for 20 years and held corporate positions at Jo-Ann Stores, Inc., Dollar General Corp. and Luminex Corp., where he was responsible for risk management relationships in North America, Europe and Australia. Most recently, Hawkins served as senior vice president, regional sales leader for First Horizon Bank. Hawkins currently serves on the Tennessee Board of Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership and Kent State University MBA Program Advisory Board. He is also a LUNG FORCE Hero for the American Lung Association.

“We are delighted to welcome both Jimmy and Aaron to our leadership team,” stated Volunteer State Bank’s  Chairman, President and CEO Tony Gregory. “Their vast knowledge paired with their demonstrated ability to propel and strengthen our service models and growth strategies will greatly benefit the bank, our team and those we serve.” 

Gregory, who joined Volunteer State Bank in 2021 as president and CEO, was also named chairman in April 2023. “Volunteer State Bank has served Middle Tennessee for more than 46 years. We are fortunate to work and live in a region that remains economically vibrant and diverse,” said Gregory. “As more people move their families and businesses to the Middle Tennessee area, community banks will continue to be a great resource and financial partner. The essence of what we provide and offer to our neighbors as a community bank is invaluable. That’s the strength we bring to the market with our history and our brand.” 
 
About Volunteer State Bank 
Volunteer State Bank is a privately owned, Tennessee-based community bank with over $1 billion in assets. Founded in 1977, Volunteer State Bank operates 13 full-service branches throughout Middle Tennessee in Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties. Volunteer State Bank offers a variety of banking products and services that deliver an enhanced banking experience, for consumers and businesses, throughout each stage of the financial journey. For additional information on products, locations, and hours of operation, please visit www.volstatebank.com.