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This list showcases the top Georgia, United States based CFO’ operating in the Banking space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.

John Gamble
Corporate Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Equifax
John Gamble is the chief financial officer of Equifax and is responsible for all financial functions including corporate finance, investor relations, accounting, audit, tax and treasury. Gamble was named to the position in May 2014 when he joined the company. Previously, Gamble was executive vice president and chief financial officer for Lexmark International, Inc., where, in addition to corporate finance functions, he was responsible for the company’s investor relations, information technology, strategy and development; and internal audit and security functions. Prior to Lexmark, he was executive vice president and chief financial officer of Agere Systems, Inc. Before that, Gamble held finance leadership roles with AlliedSignal, Inc., and then Honeywell International, Inc., following the merger of the two companies. Earlier, he served in a variety of finance capacities with General Motors. Gamble began his career as an electrical engineer with Bethlehem Steel Corporation. Gamble holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Cornell University and a master’s degree in business administration from Columbia Business School.
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About Equifax: Equifax manages financial, demographic, employment, and marketing information in the U.S., Canada, the U.K, and Brazil for commercial uses.

James Ransom
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Financial Management Solutions
James W. Ransom As SVP Finance and Administration, James Ransom directs the day-to-day operations of FMSI’s finance and administration in addition to serving as FMSI’s Corporate Treasurer. He brings more than 20 years of senior management experience in the financial services industry. Mr. Ransom most recently worked with ALLTEL Information Services as Director of Business Partner Relationships. He also draws on experience gained from his tenure with ULTRADATA Corporation as Director of Marketing Strategies. An industry veteran, Mr. Ransom began his career as a banker in New York. Mr. Ransom earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Purdue University. He has also completed MBA course work at Pennsylvania State University and Cornell University.
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About Financial Management Solutions: Financial Management Solutions provides easy-to-use, yet sophisticated, software-as-a-service solutions.

Lori Carella
Chief Financial Officer of Financial Management Solutions
Lori Carella With 30 years of accounting experience, Lori manages FMSI’s finances with a keen eye toward process improvement, accuracy, and timeliness. Lori has worked as CFO/Controller in various private, public and non-profit industries including construction, education and training, resort and golf course properties and also as an analyst at The Coca-Cola Company. Her vast knowledge allows FMSI to benefit from best practices she has learned throughout her career. Lori is a member of the Georgia Society of CPA’s and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration from St. Bonaventure University, Olean, NY.
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About Financial Management Solutions: Financial Management Solutions provides easy-to-use, yet sophisticated, software-as-a-service solutions.

Chad Hargrove
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer of The National Bank of Georgia
A graduate of Georgia State University and Keller Graduate School of Management, Chad has worked in the financial sector since 2001 – with all of that time spent in the northeast Georgia market. His experience covers operations, finance, investor relations, human resources, marketing and compliance. He has also served in a leadership capacity as an associate member of the Georgia Society of CPA’s and several state banking association committees.
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About The National Bank of Georgia: The National Bank of Georgia provides a range of community-oriented consumer financial services.

Jay Lent
ExExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Atlantic Coast Financial Corporation
Jay Lent is the Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer for Atlantic Coast Bank, having joined the Bank in 2014. With more than 30 years of financial services experience, he most recently served as President and CEO of Union Savings Bank (USB), a $2.5 billion mutual bank. During his tenure he helped to triple the size of the bank. Prior to USB, Jay held executive positions at three banks, and began his career at an international public accounting firm. A CPA, Jay received his MBA in Finance from The University of Connecticut, and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Quinnipiac University.
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About : Atlantic Coast Federal Corporation is a federally-chartered stock corporation.