Providence Bank welcomes two new additions to its staff: Jeff Kraus as Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer and Gary Lochbaum as Executive Vice President/Chief Lending Officer. Both bring decades of local banking experience to their positions. In addition to the new hires, Andy Jordan was promoted to Executive Vice President/Chief Credit Officer and will handle the bank’s commercial loan portfolio and all aspects of review and compliance.

Jeff Kraus began his financial career as an auditor and then moved directly into banking nearly 20 years ago. In his role as Providence Bank Executive VP/CFO, Kraus will oversee the management of financial actions as well as monitor the overall financial health of the bank. “Providence Bank is dedicated to the local community and I look forward to being a part of the bank and the experienced team,” said Kraus.

Gary Lochbaum has worked in the banking industry in Middle and North Georgia for more than 20 years after starting his career as a bank examiner. Lochbaum will be responsible for developing new loan relationships as well as monitoring and maintaining existing ones. “Providence Bank is well known in the community and I’m excited about continuing the bank’s existing lending relationships and adding new customers too,” said Lochbaum.