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We’ll be able to grow with the community. We’ve got great bankers there, too, and that brings immediate credibility to our name. We have a good mix of Alabama and Florida bankers.”

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that assists in strategic planning. “Our advisory board is made up of some of the key movers and shakers in our communities, and they’ve added a lot of enthusiasm and guidance,” Wood said. The advisory board was involved in the strategic p l ann i ng f o r t h e n ew DeFuniak Springs branch, which opened in June. CCB Community Bank opened its first location in Florida in 2007; the Florida market has allowed the bank to diversify its portfolio with more consumer-driven and commerc i a l l ending . In Alabama, the bank has a heavy agricultural influence. “We’ve been well received in DeFuniak Springs. It matches the communi ty atmosphere that we look for,” Andrews said. Wood added: “There is a lot of growth occurring in North and South Walton county, and we believe this is going to be a great location for us long-term.

Senior Lender and Chief Credit Officer Jean Supple lives in DeFuniak Springs and has strong name recognition in that market, though she works out of the Andalusia corporate office. Andrews and Wood also credit COO William “Wem” Mellown III and CFO Wendy Butler, both of whom have worked for CCB Community Bank for more than 25 years. During the anniversary festivities, the team came across a photo of high-school-aged Butler accepting a college scholarship from retired CEO Lane.

“WE WANT TO BE VISIBLE AND ACTIVE WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS; WE TRY TO TALK THE TALK AND WALK THE WALK."

- ALAN WOOD

“That just goes to show you what we’re talking about, as far as being involved in our community… it always pays itself forward. That’s not the reason we do it, but ultimately I feel if we are engaged with the

Ribbon cutting at the CCB Community Bank DeFuniak Springs Grand Opening.

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