Ashley Rea named senior Vice President at Citizens National Bank

MERIDIAN, Miss. (Sept. 18, 2025) — Citizens National Bank has appointed Ashley Rea as Senior Vice President and Director of Marketing and Corporate Communication. Rea will lead the bank’s marketing, corporate communication and public relations strategy across its Mississippi locations.

Rea brings more than a decade of experience in banking and agriculture marketing, with more than 128 local, state, regional and international awards earned by her teams. She was recognized by the Mississippi Business Journal as a Business Woman of the Year in 2024 and among the Top 40 Under 40 in 2023.

“We are proud to welcome Ashley Rea to Citizens National Bank,” said Hampton Thames, president and CEO. “Her professionalism and award-winning leadership reflect her exceptional ability to drive results in Mississippi.”

Citizens National Bank, founded in 1888, operates 27 locations statewide and manages more than $1.7 billion in assets. The bank has DeSoto County locations in Southaven and in Olive Branch.