A seasoned team of local bankers and finance executives with more than 100 years of combined experience are organizing Georgia Skyline Bank, one of the first de novo community banks to open in North Fulton County in over a decade.

Launched in response to the wave of bank mergers across metro Atlanta, Georgia Skyline Bank aims to fill the growing gap in personalized financial services for small and midsize businesses. The bank will offer a full range of commercial and consumer banking solutions, including lending, deposit services, and other related banking products through affiliated partners.

The leadership team is currently raising $35 million. Its headquarters is planned for 1190 Old Roswell Road, with a service footprint that includes Roswell, Alpharetta and the broader metro Atlanta area.

“With limited competition from community banks in these high-growth markets, we see a clear opportunity,” said Ryan C. Floyd, President of Georgia Skyline Bank. “We’re organizing a tech-forward platform that delivers local decision-making and highly personalized service through an experienced and proven team.”

Despite holding more than $11 billion in deposits, Roswell and Alpharetta are served by only a handful of community banks. Alpharetta, home to 66,000 residents and nearly 700 tech companies, has emerged as one of Georgia’s fastest-growing commercial centers. Roswell, with a population of 91,000 and a median household income of $123,000, is a regional hub for auto dealerships.

Georgia Skyline Bank will focus on commercial and industrial loans, commercial real estate financing, business lines of credit and letters of credit, with a focus on serving closely held companies, entrepreneurs, and professional service firms. A digital strategy is also in development to enhance customer experience over the next 18 months.

The leadership team brings deep expertise across community banking, finance and risk management. Floyd has 25 years of senior lending experience at prominent community banks. Chief Executive Officer Steve Crowell is a 30-year finance veteran who previously led United National Bank and Embassy National Bank. Chief Financial Officer Phil Resch brings four decades of knowledge in finance, operations and regulatory compliance. Chief Risk and Chief Credit Officer Nick Marsit has 35 years of experience in risk management, compliance and guiding both de novo bank launches and bank IPOs.

“Our team is committed to organizing a bank that reflects the values and needs of the local business community,” said Floyd. “We understand this market and are positioned to serve it with speed, flexibility, and insight.”