Scott Sills Promoted

Meridian, Miss. — Hampton Thames, President and CEO of Citizens National Bank, is proud to announce the promotion of Scott Sills to Chief Retail Officer, recognizing his decades-long commitment to advancing the communities the bank serves.

In his new role, Sills will lead the bank’s Retail Sales and Operations, shaping strategy and elevating the customer experience. He will continue to oversee Marketing, Treasury Management, and Community Development, ensuring that CNB remains responsive to the needs of underserved markets.

A seasoned leader, Sills has served as Chief Marketing Officer since 2011. He joined Citizens National Bank in 1991 as a management trainee, quickly advancing to Branch Manager in Waynesboro. His career has spanned leadership roles in Meridian, Hattiesburg, and Columbus, culminating in his tenure as North Mississippi Regional President from 2006 to 2011.

Citizens National Bank is one of a select group of U.S. banks certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) by the U.S. Treasury Department. Sills leads CNB’s CDFI initiatives, which focus on affordable housing, small business lending, and consumer financial services—key pillars of the bank’s mission to foster economic growth and financial inclusion across Mississippi.

“Scott epitomizes what we at Citizens National Bank call The Power of Local,” Thames added. “He has consistently immersed himself in the communities we serve, always asking, ‘What’s best for our customers?’ With Scott now leading our retail strategy, we’re confident in our continued growth and deepening impact.”

Beyond his professional achievements, Sills is deeply engaged in civic and faith-based service. He serves as President of the Choctaw Area Council Scouting America Board of Directors and Chairman of the Deacons at First Baptist Church in Meridian. His past leadership includes roles as President of the Kiwanis Club of Waynesboro, President of The Hattiesburg Exchange Club, Chairman of the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce, and Board Member of the Area Development Partnership in Hattiesburg. He also served as a deacon at Fairview Baptist Church in Columbus.

Citizens National Bank is celebrating 137 years as an independent, Mississippi-owned community bank, with locations across the state, including Meridian, Quitman, Philadelphia, Olive Branch, Southaven, Hattiesburg, Laurel, Waynesboro, Columbus, Macon, Kosciusko, Carthage, Ridgeland, Madison, and Flowood. With over $1.7 billion in assets and $2.4 billion under management in its Wealth Management Division, CNB is committed to helping clients with the accumulation, preservation, and transfer of wealth. As a certified CDFI, CNB continues to champion economic opportunities through affordable housing, small business development, and inclusive financial services.