North Atlanta National Bank Announces New Staff Additions

ALPHARETTA, GA., December 29, 2003 -- Jimmy Walker, Chairman and CEO of North Atlanta National Bank in Alpharetta, announced the hiring of three new employees. As the Alpharetta community bank celebrates its 5th anniversary, it welcomes Matt Shugart, Jesse Dyer, and Janie Gilbert as the newest members to its banking family. All join the Bank as Business Development Representatives working in the Bank’s Client Services Management Trainee program.

Matt Shugart is a recent graduate of Western Carolina University in Sylva, North Carolina. He graduated in May of 2003 with a degree in Marketing. Shugart was born and raised in Forsyth County and attended Forsyth Central High School.

Jesse Dyer is a 2003 graduate of the University of Texas at Austin where he majored in Government and minored in math and business. Dyer is a native of Atlanta and attended the Lovett School.
Janie Gilbert is from LaFayette, Georgia. She is a 2003 graduate of The University of Georgia where she earned a BSA in Agricultural and Environmental Economics. Prior to working with NANB, Gilbert worked with the USDA Rural Housing Service.

When announcing the staff additions, Walker said, “These three young and energetic personalities will be a great asset to North Atlanta National Bank. Each brings a unique background of knowledge, experience and perspective. “The Bank’s Management Trainee program is designed to impart the knowledge and skills banking professionals need to be a valuable resource to our clients. In addition, the Bank’s training program places significant emphasis on our philosophy regarding service, soundness, and community. This philosophy is the reason our clients Experience the Difference.”

North Atlanta National Bank is a community bank that has been serving small businesses and individuals in the North Fulton market since November 1998. The Bank was a finalist for The Community Bankers Association of Georgia’s Quality Service Award & Georgia’s Community Bank of the Year in 2001, 2002 and 2003. North Atlanta National 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.