Holemon named CEO and president of Robertson Banking Company

Robertson Banking Company, through its Board of Directors, has named President William Gary Holemon as Chief Executive Officer and President effective Mar. 31. The promotion comes as Albert H. Garrett retires from the bank after 26 years of service.

Garrett began his employment with Robertson Banking Company in 1989. He was elected to the Board of Directors in 1994, became President in 1995, and was named President and CEO in 2004. The Board expressed its gratitude to Garrett for his many years of service both to Robertson Banking Company and to the community.

“I have enjoyed my years with the bank and I am confident that the bank will enjoy a successful future under the leadership of Mr. Holemon. I look forward to continuing to serve on the Board of Directors,” said Garrett.

Holemon joined the bank in 1994 as Vice President and Commercial Lender. In 2015, he was elected to the Board of Directors and named President. Holemon is a graduate of the University of Alabama, the Graduate School of Banking at LSU, and the Southeastern School of Commercial Lending at Vanderbilt.

“I would like to congratulate Al on his retirement. He has been an asset to Robertson Banking Company for many years. I look forward to continuing his good work and leading the bank into the future,” said Holemon.

Robertson Banking Company is a privately owned community bank founded in 1870. The bank operates six offices in West Alabama, and is well-known to generations of families for its safety, longevity, and high level of personal service.