Business beat: Lawrence new Citizens National Bank DeSoto Regional President

Apr 21, 2025 – Hampton Thames, CEO and President of Citizens National Bank, has announced the promotion of Addison Lawrence to DeSoto Regional President. 

Lawrence has served as Market President in DeSoto County since 2018, helping strengthen relationships and expand the bank’s presence throughout North Mississippi. 

“Addison is a dynamic leader who leads with integrity and builds strong connections everywhere he goes,” said Thames. “He represents the best of community banking—someone who understands our customers’ financial needs and works daily to help them succeed. We’re proud to have him lead our efforts in DeSoto County.”

Lawrence holds a Bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Risk Management, and Financial Planning, and a Master’s degree in Workforce Educational Leadership—both from Mississippi State University where he also played football for the Bulldogs before signing with the Baltimore Ravens.

He is also a graduate of the Southeastern School of Commercial Lending and the Mississippi School of Banking where he was elected President of his class.

Lawrence is a member of the Southaven Chamber of Commerce, Olive Branch Chamber of Commerce, Southaven Young Professionals, The Krewe of Hernando, and Compel Church in Hernando. He also coaches two youth teams each year in the DeSoto Football & Cheer League and is a former board member of the DeSoto County Economic Development Foundation.

In his new role, Lawrence will oversee all banking operations in the DeSoto Region while continuing to provide personalized service and strategic support to customers and businesses throughout the region.

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, Hattiesburg, Laurel, Waynesboro, Meridian, Quitman, Philadelphia, Columbus, Macon, Kosciusko, Carthage, Ridgeland, Madison, and Flowood.