Lou Easter Hardy has over 30+ years of experience as a Banking Officer/ Manager in the Banking arena.  She received her Associates Degree in Business Administration from Troy University, and a Certificate in Business Administration from Meadows Business College.  She is currently employed with the Dougherty County School System (DCSS), as a Parent Coordinator at Albany Middle School and serves on the board for DCSS Local School Governance Team. She also is a board member of the Albany Civil Rights Institute.