ATLANTA, May 22, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bank recently
honored four members of the company for their extraordinary
commitment to community service.
"We encourage all teammates to give back to their communities,
yet these individuals consistently go above and beyond to serve
others," said Michael Pierson,
corporate EVP and chief governance officer of Ameris Bank. "In addition to performing key
roles in the company, they each exhibit exceptional dedication and
passion for their volunteer positions."
The 2024 Ameris Volunteer of the Year Award winners include:
- First Place: Alicia Rhodes,
assistant branch manager, Blountstown,
Fla. — Rhodes has served as a volunteer firefighter at the
Mossy Pond Volunteer Fire Department for nearly six years.
- Second Place: Jen Pollock,
commercial banker, Orlando, Fla. —
Pollock has held several roles with the Joe R. Lee Boys and Girls
Club of Eatonville since 2018, not
only participating as a general volunteer, but also serving in
various positions on the board.
- Third Place (tie): Summer
Richmond, branch market manager, Moultrie, Ga. — Richmond has made
contributions to multiple community organizations for several
years, including the United Way of Colquitt County.
- Third Place (tie): Anderea
Williams, branch manager, Cartersville, Ga. — Williams has dedicated 25
years of service to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Bartow County.
As part of the Volunteer of the Year Awards, the Ameris
Foundation is providing grants to each winner's charity of choice.
Separately, the bank provides a paid day off to all teammates for
volunteerism each year.
About Ameris Bank
Ameris Bank, a subsidiary of Ameris Bancorp
(Nasdaq: ABCB), is a state-chartered bank headquartered
in Atlanta, Georgia. Ameris
operates 164 financial centers across the Southeast and serves
consumer and business customers nationwide through select lending
channels. Ameris manages $25.7 billion in assets as
of March 31, 2024, and provides a full range of traditional
banking and lending products, treasury and cash management,
insurance premium financing, and mortgage and refinancing services.
Learn more about Ameris at www.amerisbank.com.
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