Colony Bank is pleased to announce the return of Wesley Olliff to the team as Coastal Executive. As a seasoned banking professional, Olliff brings a wealth of experience and a deep connection to the Greater Savannah area and surrounding counties.
Originally from Statesboro, GA, Olliff relocated to Savannah in 2007 when he began his banking career. He first joined Colony Bank in 2012, where he spent 11 years in key leadership roles, including Market President and Commercial Lead for the Savannah market. Following his successful tenure at Colony, he served as Chief Financial Officer at Savannah Logistics Group. In this role, he gained valuable experience in the logistics and supply chain industries, further broadening his expertise.
Commenting on the announcement, Rob Sparks, Coastal Regional President, said, “Wesley’s extensive experience and strong connections within the Savannah community make him a valuable asset to our team. His relationships with local businesses and organizations will further enhance our ability to serve the community. We’re excited to have him back and look forward to building on our commitment to serving the people and businesses that make Savannah thrive.”
Olliff earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from Georgia Southern University and later a Master’s in Accounting. He is also a graduate of the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Pennsylvania, Leadership Savannah, and Leadership Effingham. Olliff and his wife, Jessica, have two sons and are members of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in the community, coaching kids sports, serving on Savannah Chamber and Georgia Southern Alumni committees, and participating in various civic organizations. He also serves as a board member for the SBAC.
About Colony Bank
Founded in Fitzgerald, Georgia in 1975, Colony operates locations throughout Georgia as well as in Birmingham, Alabama; Tallahassee, Florida; and the Florida Panhandle. Colony Bank offers a range of banking solutions for personal and business customers. In addition to traditional banking services, Colony provides specialized solutions including mortgage lending, government guaranteed lending, consumer insurance, wealth management, and merchant services. Colony Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Colony Bankcorp., Inc. Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol “CBAN.” For more information, please visit www.colony.bank. You can also follow the Company on social media.
