Citizens Bank Breaks Ground on New Facility

Amarillo, TX, November 12, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Citizens Bank has broken ground on an all-new banking center at 4117 S. Georgia, adjacent to the bank’s current location at the corner of Georgia and I-27. The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce will host the official groundbreaking ceremony Monday, November 14th at 11am. The public is invited.

The 12,000 square-foot structure will feature an elegantly-styled Western theme, with an abundance of natural light, wood and natural-cut stone. The lobby will center around an expansive fireplace, and a spacious conference room will open into an outdoor courtyard. The property will be extensively landscaped, themed around xeriscape plantings designed by Cleve Turner.

Citizens Bank President/CEO Jeff Nunn said, “We’re excited about this next phase in our growth, and we’re confident that a lot of great things are in store both for our bank and for the community.”

The General Contractor is Nunn Construction. The new banking center was designed by Lavin Architects. Target date for completion is June 2012.

Citizens Bank is a family-owned Community Bank established in 1904, with locations in Amarillo, Claude, and Tulia, TX; and Tucumcari, NM.

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