North Georgia National Bank
Lesa Downey has extensive experience in the banking sector, with a career spanning several roles and institutions. Currently serving as President/CEO at North Georgia National Bank since June 2018, Lesa has previously held key positions including EVP/Chief Credit Officer and Senior Vice President, Commercial Lender at the same institution. Prior experience includes Senior Vice President at First Volunteer Bank, where responsibilities encompassed centralized pre-closing management and retail underwriting. At Community & Southern Bank, Lesa occupied multiple roles, including Market Development Officer and Relationship Manager within the Business Banking Division. With a strong foundation beginning at Fidelity Federal Savings Bank and Regions Bank, Lesa advanced through various roles, demonstrating expertise in commercial lending and market leadership. Lesa holds education credentials from the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking and the University of Georgia, alongside additional banking education from Dalton College.
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North Georgia National Bank
North Georgia National Bank opened its doors on February 10, 1999. Inspired by the leadership on an entirely local Board of Directors, the bank neglected the idea of a blind formula that places the fate of a decision in the hands of an office hundreds of miles away, but instead, focused on building relationships with each client to ensure the best product and service possible. Today, North Georgia National Bank is grounded in those same values. The bank operates two full service branches and a Mortgage Center in Gordon County and recently expanded its presence in Whitfield County with a Loan Production Office. North Georgia National Bank was a finalist in the 2022 Chattanooga Times Free Press' Best of the Best Awards and holds a 4-Star "Excellent" rating with Bauer Financial.