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With a solid break in the weather, Southeastern Credit Union celebrated the groundbreaking of its new Waycross Branch with Design| Build partner Consultants & Builders, Inc., the Waycross-Ware County Chamber of Commerce, Waycross-Ware County Development Authority, Southeastern CU Board, Executives, employees, members, and the greater community!

Tyler Williams, CEO of CBI spoke first observing that this branch is the firms fourth project with Southeastern CU over two decades of partnership, including their Main Office in Valdosta. Jennifer Stasio, President | CEO of Southeastern Credit Union spoke next and expressed her excitement for the team vision to better serve the Waycross community. Waycross-Ware County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, Suzanna Woodall further welcomed Southeastern Credit Union noting the great opportunity at hand to further strengthen the community. Jason Rubenbauer, President/CEO Waycross-Ware County Development Authority was also present regarding the collaboration with all involved thus far!

CBI is excited for the opportunity on the new 3,160 square foot branch being created in Waycross, Georgia near Memorial Stadium and Waycross Middle School. With heavy machinery to soon land and staking underway, building construction on the new branch will progress in the coming months with an expected opening in early 2027.

Consultants and Builders, Inc., founded in 1986, is celebrating its 40th-Anniversary as a design-build firm focusing exclusively on the development of financial institutions.

Photography credit and thanks to Ethan Reddish, Reporter with Waycross Journal-Herald.

Consultants and Builders, Inc. joined repeat client San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union to take part in a well-attended ribbon cutting for the Grand Opening of their fully renovated branch in Zephyrhills, Florida. A great transformation of existing space using similar color palates, dynamic marketing, and echoing the work culture that inspired the previous creation of SACFCU’s Operations Center.

San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union Board Members, Executives, employees, families, and members were joined by local neighbors for the stellar event.

CBI appreciates the continued collaboration with SACFCU and looks forward to the upcoming Main Office and branch projects in development.

South Coast Bank, part of the WB&T Bankshares, Inc. family of companies, further develops with Consultants & Builders, Inc. their Design | Build branch project in Brunswick, GA. Collaboration continues regarding interior finishes, millwork, Civil, mechanical, and structural construction documents, permitting, and buyout.

CBI is excited for the continued partnership and progress on this stellar prototype!

F&M Bank of Georgia’s Evans branch Design | Build project advances with Consultants & Builders, Inc. at the helm regarding interior finishes, construction documents, permitting, and buyout.

Our collaborative teams look forward ultimately to the future ground breaking and construction coordination!

Consultants & Builders, Inc. has been awarded by Family First Credit Union the retail build-out of a new branch located in Roswell, Georgia. The 2,800 square foot branch renovation will incorporate new LED lighting, flooring, millwork, furniture, finishes, vibrant marketing, conference/training room, and inclusion of a 24-hour ATM and night drop for members.

Family First Credit Union is the eleventh oldest credit union in the state of Georgia and was chartered in 1930 to serve employees of the Fulton County School System and their families. Dedicated to best serving their members, Family First Credit Union strives to engage through new technology, accessibility, security, and forward-thinking.

Consultants & Builders, Inc. is a full-service design-build firm providing the most creative and cost-efficient solutions for our clients’ financial facility needs. Defining the standard for quality and integrity since 1986, CBI offers a complete portfolio of integrated services. Value oriented and time tested, our seamless, single source model consistently earns the highest level of client satisfaction. With 40 years of industry experience in design, construction, remodeling, furnishing, and retail merchandising of financial facilities, CBI is the ideal partner to ensure that your new or renovated facility accurately reflects your brand image and enhances your marketplace presence.

We are proud to be working with Family First Credit Union again.

Headquartered in Umatilla, FL, United Southern Bank has selected Consultants and Builders, Inc. as their Design|Build partner for renovations of their 15,660 square foot Eustis, FL Executive Office and Branch. CBI collaborated with United Southern Bank previously and is enthusiastic to be partnering again.

Renovations to the 1980’s building will include a more efficient layout and circulation for customers and employees alike, departmental and spatial rework, new LED lighting, paint, flooring, millwork, furniture, finishes, boardroom refurbishment, and additional meeting space. CBI will actively keep the branch open and functional for the duration of the project.

United Southern Bank is a community bank chartered in 1937 as Umatilla State Bank by local citizens and citrus growers. Renamed in 1987 to reflect expansion in Lake and Sumter Counties, it remains a profitable, locally focused institution, holding a 12-office footprint in Central Florida. Throughout its history, United Southern Bank has maintained a consistent presence in Lake and Sumter Counties, championing community outreach, and specializing in residential and commercial lending.

Consultants & Builders, Inc. is a full-service design-build firm providing the most creative and cost-efficient solutions for our clients’ financial facility needs. Defining the standard for quality and integrity since 1986, CBI offers a complete portfolio of integrated services. Value oriented and time tested, our seamless, single source model consistently earns the highest level of client satisfaction. With 40 years of industry experience in design, construction, remodeling, furnishing, and retail merchandising of financial facilities, CBI is the ideal partner to ensure that your new or renovated facility accurately reflects your brand image and enhances your marketplace presence.