Rosenberg joins Hamilton State Bank as EVP

BRASELTON - Karen Rosenberg has joined Hamilton State Bank as an Executive Vice President and will lead the retail banking function for the Georgia state bank based in Braselton.<br /> <br /> In her new role Rosenberg will develop and implement all retail banking strategies for Hamilton State Bank, including strategic planning, branch expansion, consumer lending, and product development.<br /> <br /> "We are continuing to build a strong executive team for the bank, and Karen is a great match in experience and brings a wealth of success to this new position," said Hamilton State Bank Chairman and CEO Robert Oliver.<br /> <br /> Prior to joining Hamilton State Bank, Rosenberg served as Senior Vice President at Fifth Third Bank. She has 28 years of experience in the banking industry and earned her Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of West Georgia, Carrollton.<br /> <br /> "I am excited about the opportunity to join a growing bank like Hamilton and to build the retail offerings for our customers," Rosenberg said.<br /> <br /> Hamilton State Bancshares, Inc. and Hamilton State Bank are among the highest capitalized banking companies in the state of Georgia. Hamilton State Bank is a full-service bank offering a variety of services to its customers from its offices in Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Cobb, Hall, Henry, Forsyth, Jasper and Jackson counties in Georgia. Hamilton State Bank has 21 branches and approximately $1.4 billion in total assets, $1.2 billion in deposits, and $218 million in total capital. To learn more about Hamilton State Bank visit www.hamiltonstatebank.com.

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