Chatsworth, Ga., January 22, 2025 – First National Community Bank (FNCB), a wholly owned subsidiary of First Chatsworth Bankshares, Inc., is pleased to announce the promotion of Sam Branch to Branch Manager of its downtown Rome, Georgia location. With nearly a decade of experience in the banking industry, Sam brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to serving customers and supporting the community.
Sam joined FNCB in November 2022 as a Deposit Operations Specialist, based out of the downtown Rome location. In his new role, he will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, customer service, and developing new business opportunities at the downtown Rome location.
“Sam has proven to be an invaluable asset to our team, and we are excited to see him take on this new leadership role. His extensive experience across various banking functions, dedication to customer service, and commitment to the communities we serve make him the ideal fit to lead our downtown Rome branch,” said Jennifer Hunton, FNCB Vice President and Retail Banking Officer.
Sam's banking career began in 2017 as a teller at a regional bank. Over the years, he has held a variety of roles, including Universal Banker and Personal Banker. His experience spans a wide range of banking services, from account management and loan processing to fraud prevention and back-office operations.
In addition to his professional achievements, Sam is actively engaged in his community. He currently serves on the Cedartown City Commission, the Cedartown Civic Arts Commission, the Northwest Georgia Regional Commission, and the Board of Directors for Our House Domestic Violence Shelter. Sam is also a member of the Exchange Club of Cedartown and serves as the radio play-by-play announcer for Cedartown High School Basketball on WGAA, along with being the Public Address Announcer for Cedartown High School Football.
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to lead the team at our downtown Rome branch and continue to serve the customers and community that have supported me throughout my career. At FNCB, we are committed to providing exceptional service and helping our customers reach their financial goals, and I look forward to building on that tradition,” said Sam Branch, FNCB Rome (Broad Street) Branch Manager.
For more information about First National Community Bank’s services and its involvement in local initiatives, please visit https://fncbank.com.
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About First Chatsworth Bankshares Inc.: Founded in 1975, First National Community Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of First Chatsworth Bankshares, Inc., has approximately $648 million in total assets and $549 million in total deposits. We are a locally owned community bank with our branches located within a contiguous footprint throughout northwest Georgia with local decision making, exemplary customer service and extraordinary involvement in the communities we serve. The Bank operates 10 full-service banking offices in Adairsville, Calhoun, Cartersville, Chatsworth, Dallas, Dalton (2 banking office locations), Eton and Rome (3 banking office locations), a mortgage office in Dalton and loan production in Chattanooga, Tennessee. For more information, visit www.fncbank.com. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.