Howick, Westfall, McBryan & Kaplan, LLP is pleased to partner with the Community Bankers Association of Georgia to announce the formation of GRASP, a networking and educational luncheon forum for Community Bank Special Asset Professionals.  GRASP is designed to assist members in staying current on industry standards while promoting networking opportunities and offering additional benefits to Community Bank Association members involved in the origination, perfection and servicing of collateralized assets, loss mitigation and special assets.

Chaired by M. Todd Westfall, managing partner at Howick, Westfall, McBryan & Kaplan, LLP, the inaugural GRASP luncheon will be held Thursday, September 15^th at Maggianos Little Italy restaurant at Cumberland Mall.  The scheduled speaker is Mr. Steve Wood, former Executive VP and Director of the Special Asset Division of State Bank & Trust and current City President, CFO and Director of the Citizens Bank, Adel, Georgia.