About Us
Meet the TCB Leadership Team
A team with decades of experience.
Philip G. Williams
President & Chief Executive Officer
Philip Williams joined the Claxton Bank in late 2011 and was named the bank’s President and CEO in December of that same year. Born and raised in Southeast Georgia, he loves being a community banker. “People around here are special. They have big dreams and powerful determination. This job lets us learn all about what people want in life and then help them get there. I wouldn’t trade it.” Philip holds a BA from Georgia Southern University and attended Georgia Banking School at the University of Georgia. His career in banking spans more than twenty-five years with a wide range of experience in commercial lending, management, compliance, human resources, and operations. Philip and his wife, Bronwyn, live in Hagan and have two college-age children. When he’s not working for the stakeholders of TCB and Southern Bankshares, he enjoys cooking, music, teaching a local Sunday school class and projects around his home.
James M. Durrence, II
SVP / Sr. Lending Officer
Jamey began his banking career in 1997 and has been with The Claxton Bank since 2007, where he currently serves as Senior Vice President and Senior Lending Officer. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Georgia Southern University and is a graduate from Georgia Bankers School at the University of Georgia. Along with lending, Jamey oversees the credit and policy functions of the bank.
Val Holton
SVP / Chief Financial Officer
Val began her banking career in 1992 and has been with The Claxton Bank since 2013, where she currently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. She is a graduate of Georgia Southern University (BBA) and is a graduate of the Georgia Banking School at the University of Georgia. Along with the accounting responsibilities, Val oversees Internal Audit, Compliance, and Loan Operations. Val and her husband, Steve, reside in Reidsville.
Tammy G. Young
Vice President Retail Banking
Tammy has been in the banking/financial industry for 30 years. Most of which have been in branch/retail operations. During her career Tammy has worked in deposit operations, loan operations, teller line and customer service.
Troy A. Poulin
VP / Operations & Technology
Troy Poulin graduated from the University of Georgia in 2013 with a BBA in Banking and Finance and is currently attending the Georgia Banking School at the University of Georgia. He joined The Claxton Bank team in 2015 where he currently serves as the VP of Operations & Technology, and oversees deposit operations, cybersecurity and IT, and the marketing functions of the bank.
Our Board of Directors
Wayne Collins
The Claxton Bank
Emmett Daniel
Daniel, Inc.
Jerry Lane
Claxton Poultry
Keith Miller
Claxton Veterinary Clinic
Dale Parker
The Claxton Bakery
Mid Parker
The Claxton Bakery
Paul Parker
The Claxton Bakery
Tommy Strickland
Evans Concrete
Interested in Joining Our Team?
Banking doesn't have to be boring. We are seeking passionate, smart and ambitious talent to help influence the future of TCB and grow our brand even further. See why TCB is the best community bank in South Georgia, and what it's like to work somewhere you love. Come help us drive innovation and be a part of something huge.
TCB provides amazing benefits, including health, dental, and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, longterm disability, retirement plans, paid leave and so much more.
We have a simple motto: People first, no matter what. The TCB approach and our community commitment is what makes our culture unique and what makes this such an amazing place to work.
Diversity drives us. We are committed to moving forward, together. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we aim to attract, develop and elevate talent from all backgrounds.