Schubert named VP, lending officer at Citizens Bank of the South

Published 7:00 am Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Bill Jones, market president of Citizens Bank of the South (CBOTS) in Milledgeville has named Lynde Schubert vice president, lending officer.

Schubert brings more than 20 years of industry experience to CBOTS. She began her banking career in loan processing/operations and progressed to loan officer, assistant vice president and vice president with area banks. In addition to her responsibilities as a lender, the career banker offers a broad understanding of federal banking regulations and programs, internet banking implementation, web maintenance and branch management. She is well known for meeting the various needs of her customers and former employers. 

“Having worked with Lynde earlier in my own career, I know she will be a great fit for CBOTS. She is very involved in the community and takes great care of her customers,” Jones said. 

The newest banking officer in Milledgeville, Schubert graduated from Georgia Banking School at the University of Georgia in 2013 and has continued her education through programs offered by The Community Bankers Association and Central Georgia Technical College. Her resume reflects a variety of volunteer membership and leadership roles serving the Exchange Club of Milledgeville, the Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club and the Circle of Love Center Inc. A 2024 graduate of the Putnam Leadership class, she has given much of her personal and professional time in Greene and Putnam counties.

“Lynde’s hire as a new officer and lender in Milledgeville is evidence of our success and growth in that market. She has a very broad understanding of what we do as well as our desire to prioritize our customers and community. She will be an asset to our management team,” said David Brooker, chief executive officer.

Born and raised on Lake Sinclair, Schubert spent the last several years working just a short commute away on Lake Oconee. 

“I am most excited about coming back home to serve my community,” Schubert said. “I never truly stopped, but since I was based in neighboring counties — it feels like I am ‘home.’ Employed in a loan production office for much of my career, customers will appreciate that I am now part of a full-service banking operation right here in Milledgeville. I hope to be a ‘one-stop’ option for meeting all their financial needs.”

As Schubert begins anew with CBOTS and expresses her fondness for home, she is proud of her daughters, Rayleigh and Rylan, and enjoys spending time with them on Lake Sinclair and St. Simons Island.