07/29/2026
On Monday, Colony Bank’s CEO, Heath Fountain, joined banking leaders from across the country on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during the Closing Bell ceremony, held in conjunction with the KBW Summer Bank Conference in New York City.
Heath was joined by Rick Saunders, Founder and CEO of First Reliance Bank, following last month's announcement that First Reliance Bank is expected to join Colony Bank through a strategic partnership.
For Colony Bank, the appearance marked the second time in just over a year that the bank has been represented during a New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell ceremony. Last July, we celebrated our 50th anniversary and listing on the NYSE. This week, we were honored to once again represent our company, our communities and the strength of community banking alongside industry leaders from across the country.
Such a proud moment for our team! We're grateful to our customers, communities and shareholders who continue to believe in the value of community banking.