News release from the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance [Jan. 16, 2002]

News Release from the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance
Steve Bridges is retiring as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance with over 30 years of service to the Department and State Government. Steve's last day at the Department will be Friday, January 18, 2002. Steve's retirement will be a short one as he has agreed to be CEO of the Community Bankers Association of Georgia and will begin March 1, 2002 in this capacity. The Department wishes Steve well in this new and exciting opportunity.
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 7-1-34 and with the approval of the Governor, Senior Deputy Commissioner David G. Sorrell has been named Acting Commissioner.
David Sorrell has served the Department in many positions with almost 28 years of service. He has served as Senior Deputy Commissioner since 1997. He has also served as Deputy Commissioner for Supervision and Director of Administration.