Citizens Trust Bank Announces Next Generation Advisory Board

Staff Report From Metro Atlanta CEO

Monday, June 20th, 2016

Citizens Trust Bank, a recognized leader in the financial services industry, announces its Next Generation Advisory Board.  The advisory board will serve in a collaborative capacity to explore innovative and strategic ways to offer financial solutions to a changing and diverse demographic.  NGAB is comprised of thirteen young and inspiring Atlanta business leaders who have an interest in enhancing access to financial services to build wealth and financial success for the current generation and generations to come.  In partnership with our advisory board, we will expand our reach and deepened our impact through alliances and by utilizing social media and other outlets. 

"As we continue to move our bank forward in an ever-changing marketplace, we wanted to include a new, younger set of thought leaders to help us better serve our customers and communities in ways that are consistent with the 21st century banking customer," said Cynthia N. Day, President and Chief Executive Officer, of Citizens Trust Bank. "The advisory board that we have assembled is truly exemplary and will work closely with our team and board of directors to deliver world class experiences to our customers and prospective customers, alike."

On August 16th, 1921, Citizens Trust Bank opened its doors as a pillar in its community and a catalyst for financial empowerment and well-being for all. Celebrating a strong, rich history, 95 years later, the inaugural advisory board will serve in a collaborative capacity to explore innovative and strategic ways to offer financial solutions to a changing and diverse demographic throughout the enterprise.

The members represent local businesses, non-profit and educational organizations that strengthen the Atlanta community.  The Citizens Trust Bank NGAB board members are as follows:

Mr. James M. Bailey,
Chairman

Managing Partner
Greenwood Archer, LLC

 
     

Ms. Katerina Taylor,
Secretary

President and CEO
DeKalb Chamber of Commerce

 
     

Ms. LaSandra Boykin

Project Manager, Community Affairs
Delta Airlines

 
     

Mr. Cory A. Croft

Manager, Merchandising Strategies & Commercial Initiatives
Delta Airlines

 
     

Ms. Vonetta Y. Daniels, PMP

President and CEO
VYD and Associates

 
     

Ms. Kamika T. Dillard

Founder and CEO
Coach Kam Test Prep

 
     

Mr. Justin E. Giboney, Esq.

Assistant General Counsel
INVEST Atlanta

 
     

Mr. Nicholas Juliano

Vice President
 Resolute Consulting

 
     

Mr. Xavier Peoples

Regional Finance Manager
Zurich North America

 
     

Ms. Rukiya S. Thomas

Chief of Staff,
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)

 
     

Stephen W. Vault, PhD

Director of Strategic Planning and Business Development,
Grady Health System

 
     

Ms. Adrienne A. White

Vice President of Finance, 
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights

 
     

Ms. Jennifer Young

Specialist, Climate, Culture, and Disproportionality
Fulton County Schools

 

"We look forward to learning from the wisdom and experiences of these young leaders as we continue to build our bank for the future," said Day.