Press Release

For Immediate Release
February 10, 2003
Contact: Denise Lollis
(864) 942-1597

COUNTYBANK PRESIDENT NAMED SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR

Greenwood, SC – Countybank is pleased to announce that R. Thornwell Dunlap III, President/CEO of Countybank, has been named Greenwood’s Small Business Person of the Year by the Greenwood Area Chamber of Commerce.

This recognition is based on Dunlap’s service and dedication to the citizens of Greenwood County through his personal civic efforts and his leadership of Countybank. Dunlap has served as past President for Greenwood Rotary Club, Greenwood Family YMCA, Greenwood Country Club and on the board of many area non-profits. He has led Countybank through many changes, always providing quality service to its customers.

“It is an honor and a privilege to be acknowledged by my peers as Greenwood’s Small Business Person of the Year,” said Dunlap. “With the outstanding dedication from all the staff at Countybank, we are committed to helping with the growth of small business in Greenwood.”

Countybank has served the Greenwood community since 1933. With three full-service locations, five automatic teller machines, local trust services, mortgage lending and investment and insurance services, Countybank and its subsidiaries provide customers with the tools to achieve their financial goals.