Community Banking At Its Finest

Bank With Your Neighbors

Peoples Bank & Trust opened its doors to the people of Buford and surrounding areas in 1984. As the oldest community bank in Gwinnett County, our team members have a deep-rooted commitment to our community and long-standing relationships with residents who trust us for sound financial guidance. 

At Peoples Bank & Trust, you’re more than just another customer; when calling or visiting our office, you will actually talk to someone who wants to know your name. That level of familiarity means we understand your goals and can provide quality solutions tailored to help you meet them. We offer a full spectrum of convenient digital banking services for wherever life takes you. You can count on us for comprehensive financial solutions backed by local expertise and individualized attention. We believe that it’s not only what we know but also who we know that counts. At Peoples Bank & Trust, WE KNOW YOU.

Why Choose Us?

Personable
We believe relationships are key to lasting success. Our experienced staff has been devotedly serving customers for generations. With first-class support tailored to each customer’s unique journey, we take pride in helping you reach your financial goals.
Convenient
Take control of your finances and enjoy the ease and security of online banking – available anytime, anywhere. Our full suite of digital tools and mobile apps allows you to access secure account information whenever it’s convenient for you.
Experienced
Our experienced staff has the knowledge and ability to meet all of your banking needs. Whether you need personal or business banking, we have the staff necessary to ensure that all of your banking needs are met.

Leadership

Ted Williams
President
Chief Executive Officer
Adam Allison
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
Todd Adams
Senior Vice President
Senior Credit Officer
Wanda Brown
Senior Vice President
Chief Compliance Officer
CAMS, CRCM
Heidi Davis
Senior Vice President
Branch Operations
Kim Franklin
Vice President
Commercial Lender
Kim Ingram
Vice President
Operations Manager
Luanne Rosser
Vice President
Community Banking Lender
Heather Adams
Assistant Vice President
Information Security Officer
Misty Arrow
Assistant Vice President
Kathy Burnette
Assistant Vice President
Branch Manager
Anita Dodd
Assistant Vice President
Compliance Specialist
Stephanie Humphrey
Assistant Vice President
Credit Analyst
Cheri Satterfield
Assistant Vice President
Branch Manager
Janet Whitwell
Lending Officer

Testimonials

5 stars

Jeff Earle
Kaity Harris was awesome and very helpful yesterday. The service was excellent and very understanding. The best bank to do business with. 5 stars all the way.

5 stars

Tim Peterson
It's always great doing business here at this bank. Kaity always smiles. A definite asset to the bank.

5 stars

Clarissa Gilliam
Tiffany made coming in a pleasure and so easy to work with. Great bank!

5 stars

Trevor Gutierrez
So awesome!!! Katie (teller) Great job!

5 stars

Mario DePaoli
The service at Peoples Bank is continuously outstanding. They are all professional, prompt, and friendly! Katie is usually the one assisting me and she makes it feel like a family environment! Peoples Bank & Trust embodies what a community bank should be.

5 stars

Aida LaBoy-Neal
Kaity is amazing!! Always so kind and helpful. A pleasure to come in to this bank. Great folks!!

5 stars

Joshua Brown
Libby Taylor is the best!!!

5 stars

Jim Merritt
My sole purpose for visiting the bank was to update some information on my IRA account. It was such a pleasure working with Kim Duncan. Not only did she update my information she also updated my IRA and tripled the interest rate. I call that a good day. That calls for 15 Stars!

Join Our Team

At Peoples Bank & Trust, our people come first. Our warm, caring culture reflects how we treat our staff, enabling them to provide exceptional service to every customer. We’re proud to foster an environment where employees feel both valued and empowered to deliver exceptional service every day. It’s no coincidence that many members of our team have been with us for decades; this is a place where people choose to build their careers and their community.

 

In Independent Banker magazine’s 2025 list of Best Community Banks to Work For, Peoples Bank & Trust was honored alongside only four other banks across the country. This award, based entirely on employee nominations and feedback, highlights what we’ve always believed: when you create a workplace grounded in genuine care, it elevates everything you do!

group of peoples bank & trust employees sitting on a couch

Positions Available Now

Although we currently have no open positions, we welcome resumes for future opportunities. Resumes will be retained for six months.
Please email your resume to: hrdept@peoplesbanktrust.com

Community Events & Holiday Closures

As neighbors, we are actively involved in making our community a better place to live and work. Check here for updates on upcoming events and the holidays when our office will be closed.
February 2026
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Office Closed – Presidents Day

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