Rebecca A. Abraham Named Chief Credit and Risk Officer at Signature Bank of Georgia

Sandy Springs, Georgia, February 20, 2018 (Newswire.com) - ​​​Signature Bank of Georgia President Freddie Deutsch announces Rebecca A. Abraham has joined the bank as Executive Vice President, Chief Credit and Risk Officer.

Abraham, a University of Michigan graduate, has over 30 years of expertise spanning from credit management, loan administration, compliance and wealth management lending and sales.  She has worked in large regional and community bank environments and for the last seven years she served as Chief Credit Officer for a highly regarded community bank based in Atlanta.

Our patient search for the right individual to fill this role has paid off. Her stellar experience is a critical addition to the team.

Freddie Deutsch, President & CEO

“It’s an honor to have someone of Rebecca's capacity join our organization,” says Freddie Deutsch.  “Our patient search for the right individual to fill this role has paid off.  Her stellar experience associated with the various lines of business throughout her career and her concentration in credit management, is a critical addition to the team and to our Credit & Risk Management functions.”

As Chief Credit and Risk Officer, Abraham will be responsible for oversight and ensure adherence to the bank’s credit and risk policies.  She is tasked with assessing and mitigating significant competitive, regulatory and technological threats to the bank’s capital and earnings. She will work closely with the credit and production teams to ensure the safety and soundness of the loan portfolio.

“I’m looking forward to getting involved and creating a positive impact on the credit and risk position for the bank.” said Abraham.  “I enjoy the environment of a community bank and the significant financial success we can collaboratively create for clients because we are intricately involved in examining their opportunities with their best interest at heart.”

Abraham will be located in Sandy Springs at 6065 Roswell Road.  Her email address is [email protected] and her direct dial number is 404-256-7717.

About Signature Bank of Georgia

Established in 2005, Signature Bank of Georgia is the only locally owned and operated community bank headquartered in Sandy Springs, GA. The bank offers a full range of business and consumer deposit products and loans in the metropolitan Atlanta area and throughout the state of Georgia and is a preferred lender with the Small Business Administration. Giving back to the community is an integral part of the bank’s mission.

Signature Bank of Georgia is located at 6065 Roswell Road, between Hammond and Hilderbrand Drives. For more information, visit the bank’s website at SignatureBankGA.com or call Lawanna Saxon, Managing Director of Marketing at (404) 256-7702.

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Source: Signature Bank of Georgia