Christa Reid McDonald of Blackshear has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations for Waycross Bank & Trust.
“We are grateful and blessed to have Christa at WB&T,” said Russell Bates, President and CEO, Waycross Bank & Trust. “She has astute knowledge of the banking industry and being born and raised in our area, has a keen understanding and awareness of the needs specific to our community. She is a dynamic, driven, and motivating leader with a servant’s heart and we are thrilled to recognize her accomplishments and leadership.” A Wayc ross native, McDonald graduated from Waycross High School and went on to receive a Bachelors of Business Administration in Management Information Systems from the University of Georgia. Following college, McDonald began her banking career and worked for various financial institutions in the Charlotte area before returning to South Georgia.
McDonald joined WB&T in 2017. “She has played an integral role in the optimization of the bank’s operations,” says Russell. “Her technical knowledge, determination and push for efficiency has helped propel WB&T’s product offerings and her welcoming demeanor is well received by customers.”
“I am thankful for my work family at WB&T,” said McDonald. “Our team genuinely cares for the well being of our community and ensures we’re serving customers to the best of our ability. It is refreshing, and feels like the way banking should be. I’m honored to be recognized in this way and excited to see what the next chapter brings.”
