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Paragon Bank is happy to announce that Tim Dries, an experienced IT consultant and services executive, recently joined its Board of Directors.

Dries, a business executive with over thirty years of IT management, consulting, and customer success experience, has served in a variety of roles within Cisco Systems, including as a Customer Success Executive, a Director for the US Enterprise South Services, a Principal Consultant, and the Service Delivery Director — Global Enterprise Theatre. Prior to Cisco, he worked as the Corporate Director for IT Strategy PMO at Caesars Entertainment.

“We are honored to welcome Tim to our Board of Directors,” said Robert Shaw, President and CEO of Paragon Bank. “Tim’s insights and experience in information technology and security, as well as his background with strategy will be invaluable to our continued growth, especially as technology is ever-changing.”

After graduating from The University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management, Dries earned his Executive MBA from Auburn University, where he was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.

“I am both honored and excited to join Paragon Bank’s Board of Directors during its twentieth anniversary of operations and becoming part of a legacy characterized by strong leadership, community involvement, and employee commitment to customer-focused solutions and service excellence,” enthused Dries. “I am humbled to help guide the next chapter of impact, ensuring Paragon Bank remains a pillar of trust, compassion, and excellence for years to come.”