With over two decades of experience in the banking industry, Jeremy Gilpin is a nationally recognized expert in government-guaranteed lending, specializing in USDA and SBA programs that drive capital into rural and underserved markets. Over the course of his career, Jeremy has successfully closed and serviced more than $4 billion in loans through complex programs such as USDA B&I, REAP, FSA, USDA 9003, IRP, RLF, and SBA. Currently serving as Chairman of the Board of Community Bankshares, Inc. and President & CEO of Community Bank & Trust in LaGrange, Georgia, Jeremy leads one of the country’s fastest-growing mission-driven banks, known for its leadership in rural lending both nationally and in U.S. territories. His strategic vision centers on expanding access to capital in communities often overlooked by traditional finance. A U.S. Army veteran and former personnel officer with the Kansas Army National Guard, Jeremy brings disciplined leadership and a public service mindset to his work in finance. He previously served as Credit Administrator at Washington’s oldest community bank, and held executive roles at several Midwest institutions delivering USDA and SBA loan services nationwide. Jeremy’s advocacy work includes serving as Chair of the National Rural Lenders Association and President of the National Rural Lenders Roundtable. In these roles, he has collaborated closely with USDA leadership and policymakers to safeguard and expand essential funding programs, ensuring continued access to capital that is critical for the economic sustainability of rural and underserved communities across America. Driven by purpose, proven in performance, and passionate about community advancement, Jeremy Gilpin continues to be a trusted voice in transforming rural finance across the nation.