Great Oaks Bank announced that Andrew “Chris” Howe has joined the bank as Middle Georgia Division President.  Chris brings over 25 years of banking and leadership experience in the Middle Georgia market. He will oversee banking operations and growth in middle Georgia, including the Eastman, Cochran, and Rhine offices.  He received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Macon State College and his post-graduate degree from the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University.  

Chris and his wife Amy have 2 sons, Landon, 20, an engineering student at Georgia Southern University and Brayden, 16.  Chris is a native of Warner Robins and is actively involved in the community as a member and past President of the Warner Robins Civitan Club, member of the International City Optimist Club, and volunteer for the Warner Robins American Little League.  

“We are excited to welcome Chris to our leadership team at Great Oaks Bank. His extensive banking experience and leadership ability will be great assets to the bank, our customers, our employees, and the communities we serve,” said Mike Odom, CEO. “Chris will contribute significantly to our continued growth and success in Middle Georgia.”