Mary Lauren Deweese Promoted

Meridian, MS – Hampton Thames, President and CEO of Citizens National Bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of Mary Lauren Deweese to Vice President in the Wealth Management Division. Mary Lauren will continue to serve clients from the bank’s Corporate/Downtown office, focusing on Estate Planning and Trust Administration.

Deweese joined Citizens National Bank in November 2016 and has held several key roles, including Trust Operations and Marketing Specialist and Trust Administrator. Her professional journey is marked by notable achievements such as:

- Completion of Leadership Lauderdale

- Earning the Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) certification

- Promotion to Trust Administrator

Reflecting on her promotion, Mary Lauren shared:

“I am proud to be promoted to Vice President. It is meaningful when your employer recognizes your value in the organization and I am looking forward to continuing to contribute to Team CNB’s success.”

John David Barr, Chief Trust and Investment Officer, commented:

“Mary Lauren’s promotion is a testament to her professionalism, integrity, and commitment to our clients. Her leadership in trust administration has elevated our service standards, and we are excited to see her continue to grow in this new role.”

Citizens National Bank is celebrating 137 years of service as an independent, Mississippi-owned community bank, with locations in Meridian, Quitman, Philadelphia, Olive Branch, Southaven, Hattiesburg, Laurel, Waynesboro, Columbus, Macon, Kosciusko, Carthage, Ridgeland, Madison, Flowood, and, soon, Gluckstadt. The bank has assets in excess of $1.7 billion and manages $2.4 billion in its Wealth Management Division, which is committed to assisting clients with the accumulation, preservation, and transfer of wealth. As a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), CNB is dedicated to promoting economic growth and improving the financial well-being of underserved communities across Mississippi through affordable housing, small business development, and consumer financial products and services.