Guardian Bank is pleased to welcome Andy Bolton to its team.  A Valdosta native, Bolton joins the ranks as both a consumer and commercial lender.
 
“We’re excited to have Andy as one of our lending specialists at Guardian Bank and know that our customers will be pleased with the service and assistance he offers,” said Ray Chitty, President, Guardian Bank. “Our bank promises to be a safe, sound, and progressive financial resource for the community, and Andy’s professional experience and excellent reputation helps us maintain that commitment.”
 
Bolton graduated from Valdosta High School and earned his B.B.A. from Valdosta State University in 2001. He furthered his education by completing Georgia Banking School in 2008 and also participated in Leadership Lowndes with the class of 2012. Bolton is on the board of directors of the Valdosta City School Foundation and also the Azalea City Kiwanis. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Kim, and two daughters, Kinslee and Kaitlyn, watching sports, playing golf, and being outdoors. He and his family are members at First Baptist Church.
 
“I am thankful for the opportunity to work with the people at Guardian Bank, many of whom I know or have worked with before,” said Bolton. “I am looking forward to putting my experience to work and to continuing the standard of customer service excellence for which Guardian Bank is known.”