DUBLIN, GA – First Laurens Bank, a division of BankSouth, is pleased to announce the addition of Kevin O'Neal as Relationship Manager. Based in Dublin, O'Neal will focus on helping local businesses achieve their financial goals by building strong customer relationships, providing commercial lending solutions, and delivering the personalized service that has long defined community banking.

O'Neal brings more than a decade of banking and commercial lending experience to First Laurens Bank. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for developing lasting customer relationships and helping local businesses find financial solutions that support long-term growth. Prior to joining First Laurens Bank, he served in lending and banking leadership roles with Morris Bank, Bank of Dudley, and Bank of America.

"Kevin understands what community banking is all about," said Bill Brown, Market President for Dublin and Laurens County. "He has built his career on developing trusted relationships and helping local businesses succeed. His experience, character, and commitment to this community make him a tremendous addition to our team, and we're excited to welcome him to First Laurens Bank."

Committed to professional growth and lifelong learning, O'Neal has completed specialized training through the Community Bankers Association of Georgia in commercial, consumer, and mortgage lending and has attended the Commercial Lending School at Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University. Before beginning his banking career, he earned a degree in Business and Golf Management and became a Class A PGA of America Professional, bringing a unique background in leadership, customer service, and relationship building.

A lifelong supporter of the Dublin and Laurens County community, O'Neal is a graduate of Leadership Laurens and served as a Chamber Ambassador. He is passionate about investing in the next generation, volunteering as a coach for Dudley Little League Baseball, Dublin youth soccer, and Upward Basketball.

"I've always believed that community banking is about building relationships and helping people succeed," said O'Neal. "I'm excited to join the First Laurens Bank team and look forward to serving the businesses and families that make this community such a special place."

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About BankSouth  

Today, BankSouth is a leading community bank headquartered at Lake Oconee in Greensboro, Georgia, and is recognized as a top-performing bank nationwide. With over $1.6 billion in assets, BankSouth serves customers with branches in Atlanta, Cochran, Dublin, Greensboro, Savannah, Watkinsville, and beyond with a full suite of consumer, commercial and digital banking and lending products. Currently, BankSouth Mortgage originates over $1 billion in home loans per year with over 30 experienced loan officers across their locations across Georgia. For BankSouth locations and more information, please visit banksouth.com.