Heritage Southeast Bank announced today that it has hired Melissa Malcom as Chief of Human Resources. She will be responsible for benefits, payroll, hiring and training and will be based at the bank’s corporate office in McDonough, GA.

Malcom is an attorney who has specialized for more than 19 years in employment, health care and business law and commercial litigation. She has served as an attorney and business advisor for several law firms and owned a law practice focused on employment and business law. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Auburn University and a Juris Doctor from The University of Georgia.

“Melissa brings a strong knowledge of key human resources practices and policies that she will use to guide our organization,” said Kathy Zovlonsky, Executive Vice President and Chief Administration Officer of Heritage Southeast Bank. “We are excited to have her join our growing team at Heritage Southeast Bank.”