Smith Named Chairman of River City Bank Board

Scott Smith has been named the incoming chair of the River City Bank Board of Directors.

The appointment follows the retirement of longstanding board chairman C. King Askew. Additionally, Smith will assume the role of board chairman for the bank’s holding company, RCB Financial Corporation.

Since joining the board in 2015, Smith has proven to be a strong leader and sound decision-maker, focusing on the company’s strategic vision, which makes him the ideal candidate to lead the board and continue to drive the bank’s success, a press release stated.

“River City Bank holds a special place in the heart of our community, and I am committed to upholding its legacy of excellence and service,” Smith said. “As we move into the next phase of the company’s growth strategy, I look forward to working closely with the board, leadership team, and staff to ensure that we continue to meet the evolving needs of our customers and contribute to the prosperity of the communities we serve.”

Smith is the managing partner of the law firm of McRae, Smith, Peek, Harman & Monroe, LLP, and sits on the firm’s executive committee. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia and Mercer Law School.

He’s also a board member of the Community Foundation for Greater Rome, where he currently serves as chairman, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Georgia. He is a 2018 recipient of the Heart of the Community Award.

“We are fortunate that Scott has been a member of our board for almost 10 years,” said bank President and CEO Jamie Tallent in a release. “His diverse expertise and insight will be of tremendous value, and I am confident he will provide invaluable guidance in leading us to achieve the strategic goals of our company.”