Colony Bank today announced that Tessia Wilder has been promoted to Banking Center Manager for the LaGrange market.

Wilder joined Colony in 2019 as a Universal Banker. She has over 10 years of banking experience and has also served as a Teller. Wilder holds a degree in Business Accounting and Finance Administration from Southern Union State Community College and is a 2020 graduate of Leadership Troup.

Commenting on the announcement, Robin Wilkinson, Regional Retail Coordinator, said, “Tessia provides excellent service to our LaGrange customers and is an integral part of our Colony Bank team. We look forward to her stepping into this new role and helping our customers achieve their financial objectives.”

Wilder was born in LaGrange and raised in Five Points, Alabama. She is very active in the community through her involvement in HYPE-Troup County Young Professionals, Young Matrons Women's Board, Foreign Mission Drive, Rotary Club of LaGrange, and as Director of Stock The Pantry Community Food Closet. In addition, Wilder serves as a board member for Leadership Troup and as Chairman for Youth Leadership. In her spare time, Wilder enjoys hiking, reading, photography, and traveling.