Horton to serve as Community Spirit Bank’s Chief Compliance and BSA Officer

Community Spirit Bank is delighted to announce the promotion of Jessica Horton to Chief Compliance and BSA Officer. Jessica, a seasoned professional with nineteen years of financial industry experience, now joins the bank's executive management team. 

Her previous role as vice president/compliance and BSA officer, coupled with her unwavering commitment to community banking, makes her a standout leader in all compliance matters. 

Jessica is a Belmont High School graduate and a Red Bay native. In 2013, she began working on her additional compliance certifications, obtaining her Certified BSA/AML Professional status; in 2014, she received her specialty certification as a Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer. Jessica studied at the Barret Graduate School of Banking in Memphis, Tennessee, graduating in 2016.

Jessica's dedication to her team is unwavering, as evidenced by her being the 2022 recipient of the Spirit of CSB Award, a peer-nominated accolade driven by the bank's team. This award is a testament to her embodiment of the fundamental 'Spirit' of our organization. 

Jessica's commitment to the community banking industry is unparalleled. She is a true community banker at heart, consistently going above and beyond to support our institution and other bankers across the industry.

She exemplifies dedication and a tenacious determination in all she does, and we are so thankful for all she contributes each and every day.

"On behalf of the Officers, Directors, and employees of Community Spirit Bank, I congratulate Jessica Horton on the promotion to Chief Compliance Officer, which was approved today at our June board of directors meeting, said Community Spirit Bank's president and CEO, Brad M. Bolton.

“With this designation, Jessica formally joins our executive management team. As a nineteen-year banking veteran, Jessica is an integral part of our team and contributes to the bank's success by working cooperatively and proactively in all areas. She represents our CORE Values daily, paying attention to all stakeholder groups, including our employees, customers, and communities. This designation formally acknowledges her vital role, and we look forward to her continued leadership,” Bolton added.