By Becky Holland
COCHRAN — Jed C. Evans, BankSouth’s Cochran Market President, has been selected as a member of the Leadership Georgia Class of 2027, joining a group of 63 emerging leaders from across the state.
Leadership Georgia, a program affiliated with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, brings together individuals from diverse communities and professional backgrounds to explore issues and opportunities affecting Georgia’s future.
The 2027 class will participate in five programs under the theme “Look Beyond. Lead Here,” focusing on collaboration, leadership development and a greater understanding of communities throughout the state.
“I’m honored to have been selected for the Leadership Georgia Class of 2027. Cochran and Bleckley County have played an important role in shaping who I am, both personally and professionally,” Evans said. “I’m looking forward to learning from leaders across Georgia and bringing back ideas and relationships that can make a positive difference here at home.”
Evans graduated from the University of Georgia in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Communications. He later earned a Master of Business Administration from Georgia Southwestern State University.
In addition to his professional responsibilities at BankSouth, Evans is active in the Cochran and Bleckley County community.
He serves as treasurer of the Bleckley Christian Learning Center and is a past president of the Rotary Club of Cochran. He is also a deacon and Sunday School teacher at First Baptist Church of Cochran and serves on several local boards.
Harold Reynolds, chairman and CEO of BankSouth, praised Evans for his commitment to leadership and community service.
“Jed understands that leadership goes beyond the workplace and is demonstrated through service, relationships, and a genuine commitment to the community,” Reynolds said. “We’re proud of the work he’s doing in Cochran and Bleckley County, and I know he’ll represent BankSouth and Middle Georgia exceptionally well.”
Founded in 1971, Leadership Georgia has helped develop more than 5,000 leaders statewide.
BankSouth, headquartered at Lake Oconee in Greensboro, operates branches in Cochran, Dublin, Atlanta, Savannah, Watkinsville and other Georgia communities.
Evans’ selection places a Cochran community leader among those who will spend the coming year examining Georgia’s challenges, building relationships and exploring opportunities to strengthen communities across the state.
Photo by BankSouth.
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