Guaranty Bank Announces Greater Jackson President

RIDGELAND – Guaranty Bank & Trust Company CEO and President Hue Townsend announced that James “Nicky” Cobb has joined the bank. Nicky will bring his 34 years of banking experience to serve as the Greater Jackson Market President. He is dedicated to the Guaranty Bank culture of providing a traditional community bank experience and building personal banking relationships.

Cobb earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Mississippi State University and his Master of Business Administration from Texas A&M University. He attended Louisiana State University’s Graduate School of Banking in 2007 and the Southeastern School of Commercial Lending at Vanderbilt University.

Since his formal education, Nicky has been dedicated to serving his community as a board member of several area organizations, most recently the Madison County Business League and Foundation.

Nicky, his wife, Elizabeth, and their family have lived in Madison, Mississippi, for 22 years, and are members of Highland Colony Baptist Church.

“It is important we are represented by experienced professionals who are well-acquainted in our markets and dedicated to the communities they serve,” Townsend said. “We are proud to welcome Nicky to the Guaranty Bank team, supporting the work he does both professionally and personally for our community.”

Guaranty Bank is located at 601 Crescent Boulevard, Suite 300, in Ridgeland.