Woods Promoted to Top Lending Position with Community First
“Much has been made recently about banks being unwilling and/or unable to lend to businesses,” said Lively. “Hiring and promoting Jerry demonstrates Community First’s commitment to helping local businesses start and grow.”
“Community First Bank is located in some of the top areas for small business growth.” said Woods. “I’m looking forward to working with area businesses of all sizes and at every phase of development, helping them to obtain the financing they need to grow. The success of our local economy depends on the success of our local businesses.” Woods will have an office in the bank’s Cool Springs location in Williamson County, where 30 of the Nashville area’s 50 fastest growing companies are located, according to the Williamson County Office of Economic Development.
“Jerry has the experience and the leadership to serve the needs of our current and prospective business customers,” said Lively. “He understands more than just the financial needs of a business – he has vast experience working with small- to medium-sized businesses from the ground up.” In addition to more than 30 years of banking experience, Woods recently founded a consulting firm focused on management, marketing, and financial advisement geared toward businesses at any stage in the life cycle.
Woods has been instrumental in initiating and overseeing Small Business Administration (SBA) lending programs and policies for banks across the country. Under his direction, four banks have achieved SBA Preferred Lender status by demonstrating proficiency in processing and servicing SBA-guaranteed loans. Woods is also a former member of the board of directors of the National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (NAGGL), which serves the needs and represents the interests of the small business lending community that utilizes SBA and other government guaranteed loan programs.
About Community First Bank
Community First Bank & Trust, based in Columbia, Tenn., was founded in 1999 by a group of Maury County business leaders who wanted to provide a superior banking experience for the communities they serve. CFB&T is a commercial bank with over $700 million in total assets, operating 10 offices located in Maury, Hickman, Rutherford and Williamson Counties. The bank provides a comprehensive line of banking services to consumers and businesses in the Middle Tennessee area. Additional information is available at www.cfbk.com. |
COLUMBIA, Tenn. — Jerry Woods has been promoted to Senior Lending Officer/ Senior Vice President of Community First Bank & Trust, Marc Lively, President and CEO, announced today. Woods will be responsible for retaining and growing the bank’s commercial and industrial presence within the counties that the bank serves, as well as all other commercial loan product concentrations at the bank.