Kimberly J. Bryant Named as Vice President

ALPHARETTA, GA., Jan. 10, 2003 --- Jimmy Walker, President and CEO of North Atlanta National Bank recently announced the promotion of Kimberly J. Bryant to the position of Vice President. Bryant has been with the Alpharetta bank since its formation in 1998 when she was hired as a Bank Officer responsible for loan operations and loan servicing. Bryant was an Assistant Vice President prior to her promotion.

With her promotion to Vice President, Bryant will continue to oversee the loan department and manage the loan administration activities of the bank. According to Walker, "the significant growth in the bank’s loan portfolio has resulted in loan operations becoming much more complex. Initially, the loan department served three lenders; however, the bank currently has nine banking professionals making loans. In addition, the original loan department was a one-person operation. Today, four individuals spend all or part of their time dedicated to the administrative lending activities of the bank."

"Kimberly and I worked together at another bank prior to North Atlanta National Bank," stated Walker. "Having known and worked together for over 15 years, I have had the opportunity to watch Kimberly grow and mature in her profession. Her promotion to Vice President is a reflection of the excellent work she does managing the bank’s loan portfolio and helping our clients Experience the Difference as well as her long-standing commitment to North Atlanta National Bank."

North Atlanta National Bank is a community bank serving small businesses and individuals in the North Fulton market since November 1998. The bank’s headquarters is located at 10500 Old Alabama Road Connector in Alpharetta. Please visit North Atlanta National Bank’s web site at www.nanb.com for more information.