Oconee State Bank announces that John Davis has been named Executive Vice President, Chief Innovation and Technology Officer.

Mr. Davis received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Accounting from Elon University. Prior to joining Oconee State Bank, Mr. Davis held senior level and executive level positions in North Carolina, Louisiana, and Tennessee.

Neil Stevens, President and CEO commented, “We are excited to have John joining the Oconee State Bank team. John is highly regarded in Southeastern banking circles and we are fortunate to have someone with John’s credentials on our team. John brings almost 20 years of experience in the technology and digital space. With John’s expertise and leadership, we will continue to develop innovative ways of using technology to better serve our customers and employees in the markets where we do business.”

John will be relocating to the Athens/Oconee area with his wife Georgia Carolyn, and their children. Along with spending time with his family, he enjoys saltwater fishing, working with local charities, and helping his children with their activities.

As a new member of the Oconee State Bank team, Mr. Davis states he is most looking forward to working on enhancements and innovations to better align the bank within the communities served.