Bree Maxwell with FIRST PORT CITY BANK in BAINBRIDGE, GEORIGIA, has graduated from the Georgia Banking School. The graduation ceremony took place May 10 at the Georgia Center’s UGA Hotel and Conference Center in Athens, Ga.

Bree began her banking career 14 years ago after graduating Bainbridge High School. The last seven of those years have been at First Port City Bank where she holds the title of Loan Operations Manager. When asked Bree says, “I love my job at First Port City Bank.  I enjoy that every day brings a new challenge and I work with a great team”. Scott Ewing, President and CEO of First Port City Bank says, “Bree is a true leader at First Port City Bank and a constant professional.  She wears many hats within her job title and wears them all well.   Bree is always willing to step up and help whether it is in the bank or out in the community. First Port City Bank is proud to have such a dedicated professional as Bree Maxwell”. 

Established in 1961, the Georgia Banking School is a three-year specialized school run by the Georgia Bankers Association. The purpose of the school is to prepare bank managers to effectively and profitably serve their hometowns by developing a thorough understanding of banking practices, regulations and management principles.

Established in 1892, the Georgia Bankers Association is the trade and professional organization representing Georgia’s commercial banks and thrift institutions. For 126 years, the GBA has provided Georgia’s banks with top-quality professional development, revenue-enhancing products and services, government relations and public advocacy.