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Executive Officers

The executive management team at KeyWorth Bank is qualified to deliver superior service to the Bank’s customers. The executive team is led by Jim Pope - President and CEO, Neil Stevens - Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Paul Kirtley - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Each of these senior members brings a unique set of skills to KeyWorth Bank and its customers.

A deep level of expertise and a high level of integrity can be found in each member of the executive management team as well. This synergy will create an environment where highly credentialed staff members are empowered to make banking decisions in partnership with their customers. The executive management team will include:
 

	Jim F. Pope is the President and Chief Executive Officer of KeyWorth Bank. He has over 30 years of broad based banking experience. Prior to founding KeyWorth Bank, he was President of IronStone Bank and held leadership positions with Bank of America (NCNB) and First Citizens Bank. Mr. Pope is active in the community serving on the Board of North Fulton Community Charities and previously The Summit Counseling Center. He is a member of the North Fulton and Johns Creek Chambers of Commerce. He is a graduate of Appalachian State University with a BS in Business and The Executive Program at the Darden Business School at University of Virginia. Mr. Pope and his family have lived in Alpharetta, GA since 1997. Organizer and Director
	Neil Stevens is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of KeyWorth Bank. He has over 20 years of broad based banking experience. Most recently, Neil spent eight years with IronStone Bank and served as the Area Executive for the Atlanta market, overseeing 20 retail branches, the mortgage operation, private banking, business, and commercial banking. He is a graduate of Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, with a B.B.A. degree in Finance and Business Management.
	Paul Kirtley is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of KeyWorth Bank. Paul is a CPA with a proven track record in promoting bank growth and increasing operational efficiency. Most recently, Paul served as Chief Financial Officer for Southern National Bank where he managed capital and liquidity while the Bank’s assets grew from $127 million to $340 million. He is a graduate of University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, with a B.S. degree in Accounting.

Organizers & Directors

The Organizing Committee for KeyWorth Bank reflects the experience and business acumen of the targeted business community. This team of highly respected and successful business owners and community leaders includes:
 

Organizers