Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBAN) (“Colony” or the “Company”) today announced the addition of industry veteran Cissy Giglio as Director of Process Optimization. In this role, Giglio will lead efforts to enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes, and drive strategic initiatives that support Colony’s long-term growth objectives by fostering innovation and aligning resources with the Company’s priorities.

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Colony Bankcorp, Inc. Announces the Addition of Cissy Giglio as Director of Process Optimization. (Photo: Business Wire)

Giglio brings over 35 years of banking experience. She joins Colony after a successful career at Synovus Bank, where she most recently served as Senior Director of Card Operations. Her previous roles include Senior Director of Operations; Director and Senior Manager of the Retail Lending Center; and Regional Retail Lead.

Commenting on the announcement, Heath Fountain, Chief Executive Officer, said, “As we continue to focus on creating greater efficiencies and scaling for growth, the strategic addition of Cissy to our team will help us achieve these goals. We have already seen significant improvements in efficiency and managing expenses, and Cissy’s expertise will ensure that we maintain this positive trajectory while driving progress for the customers and communities we serve. Her extensive experience will be instrumental in many of the key projects on our roadmap.”

Giglio holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration from Columbus State University. A Columbus native, she is actively involved in the community, serving as a sustaining member of the Junior League of Columbus and as a previous board member and past President of Columbus Habitat for Humanity.

About Colony Bankcorp

Colony Bankcorp, Inc. is the bank holding company for Colony Bank. Founded in Fitzgerald, Georgia in 1975, Colony operates locations throughout Georgia and has expanded to serve Birmingham, Alabama, as well as Tallahassee and the Florida Panhandle. At Colony Bank, we offer a range of banking solutions for personal and business customers. In addition to traditional banking services, Colony provides specialized solutions including mortgage, government guaranteed lending, consumer insurance, wealth management, and merchant services. Colony’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “CBAN.” For more information, please visit www.colony.bank. You can also follow the Company on social media.

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