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NASHVILLE & PORTLAND, TENN. – September 30, 2024 – Volunteer State Bank announces the appointment of Kristy O'Donnell as senior vice president, chief human resources officer. O’Donnell brings a wealth of HR expertise and leadership experience, with an impressive track record of supporting organizations of all sizes through strategic human resource management and organizational transformation. 

With a decade of experience in various Human Resources leadership roles, O’Donnell has demonstrated her ability to lead HR teams and implement key initiatives that drive organizational success. Most recently, she served as HR consultant at One Digital, where she provided consultation to a diverse range of small to mid-sized companies, ensuring compliance with state and federal employment laws, enhancing employee relations, and overseeing HR integration tasks during mergers.

Throughout her career, O’Donnell has excelled in building high-performing HR teams, developing talent management strategies, and executing organizational design efforts. Notably, during her tenure at DJO Global, she successfully played a key role in implementing engagement initiatives, overseeing workday implementation, and developing workforce transition strategies.

O’Donnell’s educational background includes a Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the same university.

"We are delighted to welcome Kristy to our leadership team," said Tony Gregory, chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Volunteer State Bank. "Her vast HR proficiency and demonstrated leadership in driving organizational excellence and employee development make her the perfect fit to lead our HR initiatives, furthering our commitment to providing exceptional service to both our employees and customers."

As Volunteer State Bank continues to grow and evolve, O’Donnell’s experience and knowledge in HR strategy and talent management will play a critical role in advancing the employee experience and supporting the bank’s overall success.

About Volunteer State Bank 
Volunteer State Bank is a privately owned, Tennessee-based community bank with over $1.6 billion in assets. Founded in 1977, Volunteer State Bank operates 14 full-service branches throughout Middle Tennessee in Davidson, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties. Volunteer State Bank offers a variety of banking products and services that deliver an enhanced banking experience, for consumers and businesses, in every stage of the financial journey. For additional information on products, locations, and hours of operation, please visit www.volstatebank.com.