
Georgia Banking Company Names Charles DeWitt Chief Financial Officer
ATLANTA, GA. - July 7, 2026 - Georgia
Banking Company, Inc. ("GBC"), the parent company of Georgia Banking
Company, today announced the appointment of Charles DeWitt as Chief Financial
Officer. DeWitt succeeds Jeff Kraus, who is pursuing an opportunity outside the
company.
DeWitt brings more than 30 years of
banking, finance, capital markets, and executive leadership experience to the
role. Most recently, he served as Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive
Officer of Tandem Bank, where he led the bank's formation, growth, and
successful merger with Georgia Banking Company. Previously, he founded and
served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Resurgens Bank and held
various investment banking and capital markets leadership positions with
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey.
"Charles is a proven leader, and
we are pleased to welcome him to our executive leadership team," said
Bartow Morgan, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of GBC. "I have tremendous
confidence in his ability to help guide GBC through our next stage of growth as
we continue building one of the premier banking franchises in Georgia."
"Georgia Banking Company has
built an outstanding franchise with a strong culture, a talented team, and a
clear vision for the future," said Charles DeWitt. "We are well
positioned in attractive markets, and I look forward to helping advance our
strategic priorities while delivering long-term value for our
stakeholders."
About Georgia Banking Company
Georgia Banking Company is a community-focused financial institution headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and a wholly owned subsidiary of GBC, Inc. As of June 30, 2026, after the completion of the Tandem Bank merger, the bank had approximately $3.2 billion in total assets. Under the leadership of CEO Bartow Morgan, Jr., a fifth-generation Georgia banker, the company has established itself as a trusted partner to businesses, professionals, and families across its markets. GBC remains focused on delivering consistent performance, investing in its platforms, and creating long-term value for its clients, communities, and shareholders.
To learn more about GBC, please visit GeorgiaBanking.com. Member FDIC
Contact:
Lauren
Nelson
Georgia Banking Company
Director of Marketing
LPNelson@GeorgiaBanking.com


