George Sago IV Joins Citizens National Bank

DeSoto County — Hampton Thames, President and CEO of Citizens National Bank, is pleased to welcome George Sago IV as Vice President and Mortgage Originator, serving DeSoto County and the surrounding areas.

“George brings a solid foundation of lending knowledge and a clear passion for helping individuals and families navigate the home buying process,” said Hampton Thames, President and CEO of Citizens National Bank. “His understanding of the mortgage landscape and his connection to the community make him an ideal fit to guide borrowers through one of the most important financial decisions they’ll ever make.”

With more than ten years of experience in financial services and management, George is known for building strong relationships, providing exceptional service, and staying actively engaged in his community. His extensive leadership background and consistent recognition as a top-performing banker make him a strong addition to the CNB mortgage team.

George’s background includes a wide range of leadership roles across community and business organizations. He is a past president of the Rotary Club of Olive Branch, a graduate of Leadership DeSoto, and was named the Olive Branch Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Young Business Leader of the Year. He has also served on the Olive Branch Chamber Board, the Young Business Leaders Steering Committee, the Corporate Volunteer Council, and the Old Towne Design Review Advisory Board.

He is a graduate of the Paul W. Barrett Jr. School of Banking at Christian Brothers University, where he earned cum laude honors and received the Outstanding Bank Management Award for top performance in bank simulation.

“We are proud to have someone of George’s caliber join our team,” said Addison Lawrence, Regional President, DeSoto County Region of Citizens National Bank. “His character, reputation, and commitment to excellence align perfectly with our mission to serve DeSoto County with integrity and care.”

George is available to assist customers with mortgage needs, including purchases, refinancing, and construction loans for DeSoto County and surrounding areas.

Founded in 1888, Citizens National Bank is celebrating 137 years of service as an independent, Mississippi-owned community bank with locations in Olive Branch, Southaven, Meridian, Quitman, Philadelphia, Hattiesburg, Waynesboro, Laurel, Columbus, Macon, Kosciusko, Carthage, Ridgeland, Madison, and Flowood. The bank has assets in excess of $1.7 billion and manages $2.2 billion in its Wealth Management Division, which is committed to assisting clients with the accumulation, preservation, and transfer of wealth. As a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), CNB is dedicated to promoting economic growth and improving the financial well-being of underserved communities across Mississippi through affordable housing, small business development, and consumer financial products and services.