COCHRAN, GA - BankSouth is proud to announce that Jed C. Evans, Market President of Cochran, has been selected to participate in the Leadership Georgia Class of 2027.

Each year, Leadership Georgia brings together 63 emerging leaders from across the state for a program focused on the challenges and opportunities shaping Georgia's future. Under the theme "Look Beyond. Lead Here," the class will take part in five programs designed to encourage collaboration and a deeper understanding of communities throughout Georgia.

"I'm honored to have been selected for the Leadership Georgia Class of 2027. Cochran and Bleckley County have played an important role in shaping who I am, both personally and professionally," says Evans. "I'm looking forward to learning from leaders across Georgia and bringing back ideas and relationships that can make a positive difference here at home."

Evans earned a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Communications from the University of Georgia in 2007 and later completed his MBA at Georgia Southwestern State University. He serves as treasurer of the Bleckley Christian Learning Center and is a past president of the Rotary Club of Cochran. He also serves as a deacon and Sunday School teacher at First Baptist Church of Cochran and serves on several local boards.

"Jed understands that leadership goes beyond the workplace and is demonstrated through service, relationships, and a genuine commitment to the community. We're proud of the work he's doing in Cochran and Bleckley County, and I know he'll represent BankSouth and Middle Georgia exceptionally well," said Harold Reynolds, Chairman and CEO of BankSouth.

Founded in 1971, Leadership Georgia is affiliated with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and has developed more than 5,000 leaders from across the state.

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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. BankSouth Mortgage serves homebuyers across the Southeast with a comprehensive suite of home financing options, a state-of-the-art digital mortgage experience and local, experienced community loan officers. For BankSouth locations and more information, please visit banksouth.com.