Association Staff

The Georgia Bankers Association staff is dedicated to serving the needs of Georgia bankers.

The staff is highly trained, motivated and recognized among their association colleagues for their leadership.  Key GBA staff have served in elected and appointed positions at both the state and national levels. Use the e-mail links below to communicate with these professionals.

Executive



Joe Brannen
President & CEO
404.401.0274


David Oliver
Executive Vice President &
Chief Operating Officer
404.520.6311















Education - GBA University



Kathy Friestad
Senior Professional Development Manager
404.420.2024


Alison Moreau
Senior Professional
Development Manager
404.420.2034


Aimee Corcoran
Professional Development Manager
404.420.2035


Mary Frances Miller
Professional Development Administrator
404.420.2010














GBA Insurance Trust



Tripp Cofield
President and CEO
617.909.9530


Tessa Nolan
Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
404.420.2017


Lee Monroe
Manager, Finance & Administration
404.420.2013

 
Jayn Lawson
Manager, Member Support
404.420.2002

 Keri Brooks
Corporate Counsel
770.778.4294
















Member Services and Communications



Bo Brannen
Senior Vice President, Member Services & Advocacy
404.420.2014


Katina Prokos
Marketing and Communications Manager
404.420.2021


Sherry Scruggs
Public Deposit Collateral Pools Manager
404.420.2029


Erin Howard
Member Services Coordinator
404.420.2012














Government Relations & Advocacy



Elizabeth Chandler
Executive Vice President, Government Relations & Advocacy
404.372.7893


Steve Bridges
Government Relations Consultant
404.420.2037


Bo Brannen
Senior Vice President, Member Services & Advocacy
404.420.2014 

 Tripp Cofield
President and CEO,
GBA Insurance Trust

617.909.9530














GBA Retirement Services, Inc.



Mandy Richards
Director of Retirement Services
404.420.2025


Erin Howard
Member Services Coordinator
404.420.2012














Finance, Administration and Operations



John Runnion
Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
678.274.7785


Fauzia Anjum
Senior Accountant
404.420.2011

 Frankie Harris
Operations Administrator
404.420.2019