Press Release

February 26, 2003
Contact: Lara Hudson

Linda B. Rhodes Promoted to Banking Officer

Greenwood, SC-Countybank is pleased to announce that Linda B. Rhodes has been promoted to Banking Officer. Rhodes began her career nearly 35 years ago as a teller at the South Main location of Countybank. Over the next twenty years she served Countybank as a dedicated ambassador and held various positions including; teller supervisor and manager of the personnel department. Rhodes currently is the human resources coordinator and is responsible for administering all human resources and associate development programs.

"Linda is an excellent community and associate role model for Countybank," said Denise H. Lollis, vice president of Countybank. "She has consistently been committed to the mission of this community and this organization. We are fortunate to have her as a member of our corporate family."

"Linda has definitely been an integral part of the long-term success of Countybank," said Thornwell Dunlap, III, president of Countybank. "Her dedication to those around her is a tremendous asset to us all."

Rhodes has served as chair for the Countybank United Way campaign and Pacesetter efforts for more than 10 years. She has also been involved with Meals on Wheels, Chamber of Commerce, and the local chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management, Inc.

Countybank began its service to the Greenwood community in 1933, when it was founded by a group of Greenwood businessmen. Today, Countybank is a full service, integrated financial services provides with three full-service locations. In addition to a full array of traditional banking products, Countybank is composed of separate divisions that are positioned to meet specialized financial needs, including Countybank Trust Services, Countybank Mortgage Services, Countybanc Investments, Inc. and Countybanc Insurance, Inc. Each division is staffed by the area's most sought-after professionals in their respective fields to provide customers with the tools to achieve their financial goals.