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Pugh Hired as SVP/Marketing

First State Bank is pleased to welcome Lorin Pugh as senior vice president and director of marketing.

Pugh will spearhead the company’s investment in community relations, corporate communication and marketing strategy. With over a decade of experience spanning across organization development, public relations and advertising, Pugh comes to the industry with much success having worked with award-winning teams on local, regional and national levels.

Darron Dodd, executive vice president of retail lending at First State Bank said, “We’re thrilled to welcome Lorin to our team. Her ability to bridge branding, culture and business strategy will help us elevate how we serve our customers and communities. This role reflects our ongoing investment to people and progress.” Jeff Lacey, president and CEO of the financial institution echoed the comments saying, “Lorin will help us tell our story in ways that will further empower our teams and our community to a common purpose.”

Serving from both the bank’s Waynesboro headquarters and the organization’s Laurel, Miss. branch, Pugh brings a unique blend of advertising and agency-level expertise. As an alumna of Mississippi College and native to the state’s Simpson County region, Pugh established her career in the agriculture industry and most recently served as the director of advertising and creative director at a local Mississippi-based agency.

Founded in 1934, First State Bank remains committed to meeting the financial needs of area individuals and businesses, all while providing dedicated customer service. Headquartered in Waynesboro, Miss., the organization has locations in Buckatunna, Clara, Ellisville, Laurel, Leakesville, Lucedale, Gluckstadt, Meridian, Quitman and State Line.  

For additional information on First State Bank, visit www.firststatebnk.bank.