New Albany, Mississippi: BNA Bank proudly names Justin Babbitt as its new Vice President of Compliance. He brings over 15 years of experience in banking operations, risk management, regulatory compliance, and audit.

Babbitt has a strong background in enterprise risk assessment, loan review, regulatory examinations, and internal controls. Most recently, he worked for the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance as an Information Technology Examiner and Large Bank Examiner. There, he evaluated institutions with assets up to $55 billion, assessed enterprise and IT risks, led teams, and presented findings to boards and management.

Before his regulatory roles, Babbitt spent several years at BancorpSouth/Cadence Bank, progressing from Teller to Internal Auditor, Audit Team Lead, and Assistant Vice President. His career shows a deep understanding of banking, from frontline operations to risk oversight and audit.

“Beyond technical expertise, Justin is a leader who values collaboration and proactive risk management,” said Bob Spencer, President of BNA Bank. His skill in balancing regulations with efficiency helps BNA Bank grow responsibly and uphold high standards of service and trust.

Babbitt graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and from the Graduate School of Banking at LSU. He has completed extensive FDIC training and holds several certifications from the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, including Certified Examiner-in-Charge and Certified Senior Examiner.

“Justin’s experience in regulatory oversight, risk management, and operations will greatly benefit BNA Bank,” said Mike Staten, CEO of BNA Bank. “His strategic mindset and focus on strong controls support our mission to serve with integrity.

Babbitt will be based in New Albany, Mississippi, supporting BNA Bank’s focus on community banking, regulatory excellence, and growth.

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