Leslie Hammond Joins Signature Bank of Georgia

Press Release (ePRNews.com) - Sandy Springs, GA - Apr 28, 2016 - Signature Bank of Georgia President Freddie Deutsch announces Leslie M. Hammond has joined the team as SVP/Managing Director of Retail Banking.

Hammond has been in the retail banking industry since 2004 and most recently served as VP/Market Leader & Commercial Lender in the Metro Atlanta area for Community & Southern Bank.

“She is well-known with her client base for keeping their best interest as her top priority and because that so closely aligns with the Signature philosophy, her addition to the team creates a win-win for the bank and the clients.”

Freddie Deutsch, President

A native of Atlanta, Hammond is strongly networked in the area being heavily involved in community affairs such as serving on the Steering Committee for Cobb Executive Women and the Honorary Commanders Association, of which she is a 2013 graduate.  Additionally, she serves as Chairperson for the Cumberland Area Council and Co-Chair for Cobb Chamber’s Military Support Center.  Hammond is also a 2012 graduate of Leadership Cobb and is currently serving on WellStar Vinings Health Park Community Leadership Council.

“We are extremely fortunate to have someone with Leslie’s diverse experience and community dedication join the Signature Bank team,” says Deutsch.  “She is well-known with her client base for keeping their best interest as her top priority and because that so closely aligns with the Signature philosophy, her addition to the team creates a win-win for the bank and the clients.”

As Managing Director of Retail Banking, Hammond will oversee the day-to-day operations of the financial center and overall strategic direction of retail banking with her primary responsibility being to establish new relationships leading to the organic growth of loans and deposits.

Hammond said, “I quickly recognized the great opportunity this represented when I met the team of Signature Bank.  I truly didn’t know a client centric bank such as Signature still existed.  I’m excited to get started making a difference for my clients and spreading the great news about the boutique banking environment that makes Signature so unique.”

Hammond will be located in Sandy Springs at 6065 Roswell Road.  Her email address is lhammond@signaturebankga.com and her office number is 404.256.7708.

About Signature Bank of Georgia

Established in 2005, Signature Bank of Georgia is the only locally owned and operated community bank headquartered in Sandy Springs, GA. The bank offers a full range of business and consumer deposit products and loans in the metropolitan Atlanta area and throughout the state of Georgia and is a preferred lender with the Small Business Administration. Giving back to the community is an integral part of the bank’s mission.

Signature Bank of Georgia is located at 6065 Roswell Road, between Hammond and Hilderbrand Drives. For more information, visit the bank’s website at SignatureBankGA.com or call Lawanna Saxon, Managing Director of Marketing at (404) 256-7702.

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