Citizens Trust Bank has named Sherry L. Martin as a First Vice President and the newest addition to the Commercial Banking leadership team. With an ongoing commitment to supporting local businesses and communities, Martin will serve as the Senior Small Business Administration (SBA) and Commercial Banking Team Leader. In her new role she establishes and conducts the bank's SBA lending strategies while managing the commercial banking focus within the Georgia and Tennessee markets.

Martin brings a wealth of experience to Citizens Trust Bank, specializing in aligning financial and lending functions with community and business empowerment missions. With over 20 years of experience, she has supported numerous businesses, leading to the creation of scores of jobs and contributing to the growth of local and national economies.

In her previous roles, Martin offered support to community banks, credit unions and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) in the creation, execution and enhancement of their SBA lending programs. During the height of the 2020 CoVID-19 pandemic, she was instrumental in adapting lending practices to align with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

"What really attracted me to Citizens Trust Bank is the bank's long-standing commitment to helping businesses and communities thrive through much needed access to capital.  I'm excited about the opportunity to create even greater market penetration by implementing a more robust SBA program," shares Martin.