Southern States Bank is pleased to announce the opening of a new loan production office in Bremen, Georgia at 604 Alabama Avenue, Suite C. The new Bremen LPO is part of the Bank’s expansion in the state of Georgia. John McDaniel will serve as president of the Bremen market.

John has over 22 years banking experience, 15 of those years serving in commercial banking and senior leadership roles. He joins Southern States Bank from Bank of the Ozarks where he served as market president. He is very involved in the West Georgia community where he currently serves on the Board of Directors of Camp Inagehi, is an alumnus of Leadership Douglas and past president of the Douglas County Kiwanis Club. His volunteer service includes work with Rotary International in Carrollton and coaching youth sports in Bremen.

According to Steve Whatley, Chairman, CEO & President of Southern States Bank, “We are thrilled about the opportunity to expand our footprint in the West Georgia market. We believe Bremen is a dynamic market and it will complement our current location in Carrollton. John is a great addition to the senior management team and between his community involvement and banking career, we are sure to grow rapidly in this market.”
About Southern States Bank

Southern States Bank, an Alabama state chartered commercial bank founded in 2007, has six locations in Alabama and six in Georgia. The Bank is headquartered in Anniston, Alabama with offices in Auburn, Birmingham, Huntsville, Opelika and Sylacauga, Alabama. Georgia locations are in Bremen (LPO), Carrollton, two offices in Columbus, Newnan, and Metro Atlanta, Georgia. Visit us at www.southernstatesbank.net or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/southernstatesbank.