First Freedom Promotes Thompson
Christy Thompson, CRCM, has been promoted to First Vice President, announces John Bradshaw, President / COO & CLO. With this promotion, Christy will continue to serve as Chief Compliance & BSA Officer.
“Christy is beyond deserving of this promotion,” said Bradshaw. “She is a pivotal part of our team thanks to her indomitable work ethic and keen discernment and insight. We could not ask for any better leadership in these departments.”
As a legacy employee who was part of the original team that launched First Freedom, Christy’s contributions have spanned multiple departments and have had wide range of positive impacts. While she will be celebrating her 20th year with our bank this coming December, her banking career spans four decades.
Christy’s hands-on bank experience is complimented by her continued education. She earned her General Banking Diploma from the American Bankers Association (ABA), she is a graduate of the Southeastern School of Banking from the Tennessee Bankers Association (TBA) and earned the prestigious Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager designation (CRCM) from the ABA. Christy is also a member of the TBA’s Chief Compliance Officer and BSA Officer Forum.
Christy has been recognized with First Freedom’s Commitment to Excellence Award, a testament to her dedication and pride in her work. Continuously active in her hometown of Lebanon, Christy is a graduate of Leadership Wilson, has volunteered with Junior Achievement and is a lifetime member of Immanual Baptist Church. She and her husband of 39 years, Mark, reside in Lebanon and have two children and three grandchildren.
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