Brian D. Schmitt, President and CEO of Atlanta-based  SouthCrest Financial Group, Inc., and SouthCrest Bank N.A., announces that veteran Atlanta banking executive Jane Prescott has joined SouthCrest Bank as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer.

Schmitt said the appointment is a key element in his plan to build SouthCrest into a leading commercial, private and business bank serving clients in the 13-county core Atlanta SMSA.

"Jane has helped to achieve success for several Atlanta area financial institutions over the past 25 years, and I'm confident she will help SouthCrest grow into a regional front-runner," said Schmitt. "Under her leadership, SouthCrest's team members will thrive in the most rewarding work environment possible as they continue to build on our legacy of 107 years of unmatched customer service."

Schmitt said Prescott will have additional responsibilities for branding, building market share, and strengthening the bottom line.

"I am very excited to be a part of the leadership team in helping drive the business transformation for SouthCrest to become employer of choice. Our success is directly linked to our people," said Prescott.

Prescott and her husband of 30 years, Tom, have three sons. The eldest, Trey, is a graduate of Auburn University. Austin and Alex attend the University of Alabama. She cites love of family and giving back to the community as two of her most important traits. Prescott is a graduate of Oglethorpe University in Atlanta.