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BankSouth welcomes Chan Layson as Commercial Relationship Manager

Jul 26, 2019 News

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 26, 2019

Media Contact:

Raquel Cobb, Marketing Manager
(706) 454-5275
[email protected]


GREENSBORO – BankSouth is pleased to announce the addition of Chan Layson as Commercial Relationship Manager for the Lake Oconee area. In this position, Layson is responsible for business development and customer relationships in BankSouth’s Greene County market. Layson will guide businesses in the lending process, while assuring their banking needs and financial goals are met.

Layson has seven years of banking and lending experience, most recently serving as VP Commercial Lender with Century Bank & Trust. He is a graduate of the University of West Georgia and Georgia College and State University where he earned a degree in political science and an MBA, respectively. Layson is currently studying in Louisiana State University’s Graduate School of Banking.

“Chan is a great addition to our Lake Oconee team. His commercial lending experience will be beneficial as a trusted advisor to our customers,” said Karen Watson, BankSouth Market President.

Growing up in Putnam County and as a resident of the Lake Oconee area, Layson is thrilled to serve the businesses and families of the area he calls home.

“I’m very excited to serve the small business owners of Lake Oconee and the surrounding areas,” said Layson. “I’m also excited to be a part of a team that is customer and community-focused. Lake Oconee has and continues to experience major growth, and BankSouth’s long-term commitment to the area is commendable,” he continued.

BankSouth’s Lake Oconee branch is located at 6340 Lake Oconee Parkway in Greensboro. For more information on BankSouth’s banking and lending solutions, contact Chan Layson at (706) 454-5226 or visit banksouth.com.

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