Planters First Bank is pleased to announce that Eli Tinsley has been named the bank’s new Executive Vice President.

Tinsley has 21 years of banking experience. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia where he earned his degree in Agricultural Economics. He is a member of First Baptist Church, member and Past President of the Cordele Lions Club, Executive Board Member and Past Chairman of Crisp County Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Cordele-Crisp Tourism Division, IDC member, Cordele Housing Authority Board. Member, Board Member of the Georgia Veterans Friends of the Park and active in various other local charities. Tinsley and his wife, Julie, have two children, William and Julia.

Among his many strengths, Tinsley is dedicated to building and maintaining personal banking relationships and tailoring products and services to both individual and business clients. Many of our customers trust Tinsley for clear and effective advice when making their most important decisions.

Commenting on the announcement, Steve Bridges, President & CEO of PFB, “I am delighted to announce this well-earned promotion. Eli continues to prove himself in bank management to the point that our Senior Management and our Board of Directors wanted to recognize his accomplishments and his great potential for future advances.”