The Jena Branch of Southern Heritage Bank

A special retirement reception was held at the Jena Branch of Southern Heritage Bank for three longtime employees Monday morning, December 23. A large crowd of family, friends and fellow employees shared laughs and stories and spoke of their love for the retirees and how they will be missed. Shown from left: SHB President Randall Ponthie and SHB CEO and Chairman of the Board Randy Welch, with retirees Annette Cader (42 years of service), Tom Watkins (35 years of service) and David Teague (21 years of service).

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