ATLANTA, June 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Citizens Trust Bank, a recognized leader in the financial services industry, today announces its Next Generation Advisory Board (NGAB). The advisory board will serve in a collaborative capacity to explore innovative and strategic ways to offer financial solutions to a changing and diverse demographic. NGAB is comprised of thirteen young and inspiring Atlanta business leaders who have an interest in enhancing access to financial services to build wealth and financial success for the current generation and generations to come. In partnership with our advisory board, we will expand our reach and deepened our impact through alliances and by utilizing social media and other outlets.

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"As we continue to move our bank forward in an ever-changing marketplace, we wanted to include a new, younger set of thought leaders to help us better serve our customers and communities in ways that are consistent with the 21st century banking customer," said Cynthia N. Day, President and Chief Executive Officer, of Citizens Trust Bank. "The advisory board that we have assembled is truly exemplary and will work closely with our team and board of directors to deliver world class experiences to our customers and prospective customers, alike."

On August 16(th), 1921, Citizens Trust Bank opened its doors as a pillar in its community and a catalyst for financial empowerment and well-being for all. Celebrating a strong, rich history, 95 years later, the inaugural advisory board will serve in a collaborative capacity to explore innovative and strategic ways to offer financial solutions to a changing and diverse demographic throughout the enterprise.

The members represent local businesses, non-profit and educational organizations that strengthen the Atlanta community. The Citizens Trust Bank NGAB board members are as follows:



           Mr. James M. Bailey,                 Managing Partner
                       Chairman               Greenwood Archer, LLC


           Ms. Katerina Taylor,                 President and CEO
                      Secretary            DeKalb Chamber of Commerce


            Ms. LaSandra Boykin        Project Manager, Community Affairs
                                                 Delta Airlines


              Mr. Cory A. Croft        Manager, Merchandising Strategies &
                                              Commercial Initiatives
                                                 Delta Airlines


    Ms. Vonetta Y. Daniels, PMP                 President and CEO
                                               VYD and Associates


          Ms. Kamika T. Dillard                  Founder and CEO
                                               Coach Kam Test Prep


    Mr. Justin E. Giboney, Esq.             Assistant General Counsel
                                                 INVEST Atlanta


           Mr. Nicholas Juliano                  Vice President
                                               Resolute Consulting


             Mr. Xavier Peoples             Regional Finance Manager
                                              Zurich North America


           Ms. Rukiya S. Thomas                  Chief of Staff,
                                        Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit
                                                Authority (MARTA)


          Stephen W. Vault, PhD         Director of Strategic Planning and
                                              Business Development,
                                               Grady Health System


          Ms. Adrienne A. White            Vice President of Finance,
                                     The National Center for Civil and Human
                                                      Rights


             Ms. Jennifer Young         Specialist, Climate, Culture, and
                                                Disproportionality
                                              Fulton County Schools

"We look forward to learning from the wisdom and experiences of these young leaders as we continue to build our bank for the future," said Day.

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About Citizens Trust Bank Citizens Trust Bank is a leader in the financial services industry and one of the largest minority-owned financial institutions in the nation, offering a full range of quality business and consumer products and services including Small Business Administration (SBA) financed loans, residential mortgage lending, and consumer and business online banking products with ten financial centers in Metro Atlanta, Columbus, Georgia and in Birmingham and Eutaw, Alabama. For more information, please visit www.ctbconnect.com.

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