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Chris Burnett

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Director of Economic Development at The City of Sandy Springs, Georgia
📍 Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Chris Burnett is the Director of Economic Development for the City of Sandy Springs, leveraging a distinguished 44-year career in commercial banking. He previously served as President and CEO for three Atlanta-area banks. He earned a finance degree from Georgia State University and attended the Graduate School of Banking at LSU.

As a decades-long resident of Sandy Springs, Chris is deeply invested in his community. He previously served on its City Council and holds board positions with the Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce, the Sandy Springs Civic Fund, and Special Olympics of Georgia. He and his wife, Karen, have grown children.

In his free time, Chris is the drummer and a singer for a local rock and roll band called Yuppie Scum.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Director of Economic Development
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Economic Development
As the city's Director of Economic Development, he is focused on implementing strategic plans for redevelopment and revitalization projects to ensure continued growth and prosperity.
Community Banking
Has over four decades of experience in community banking, including founding the Bank of Sandy Springs and serving as President and CEO for multiple local banks.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
Director of Economic Development
The City of Sandy Springs, Georgia
4-2019 - 7-2024
SVP and Area Executive - Sandy Springs, North Buckhead and Tucker
SouthState Bank
6-2013 - 4-2019
EVP and Market President
Bank of Sandy Springs, a Division of First Landmark Bank (now part of SouthState Bank)
6-2005 - 12-2012
President, CEO and Board Member
Cornerstone Bank (now part of Coastal States Bank)
4-2002 - 5-2005
President, CEO and Board Member
Horizon Bank
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Education
1985 - 1991
Bachelor's degree in Finance
Georgia State University
1994 - 1997
Graduate School of Banking
Louisiana State University
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