Southern First Bank

Relationship-first banking in Greenville, Columbia, Charleston, Summerville, Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro. Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.

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We are pleased to welcome Bryan Kennedy to our Board of Directors! Bryan recently retired following a 43-year career in banking. We are excited for the strategic insight, leadership, and perspective Bryan will bring as Southern First continues to grow! https://t.co/qtAEcgIEFs

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We are excited to welcome our 2026 interns to the team! Throughout the summer, these college students will serve alongside and learn from our talented team members, providing them with a meaningful professional experience and the opportunity to make a real impact.

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Congratulations to Charleston Team Leader and Vice President, Sean Holleran, on being named a 2026 SCBIZ Leaders in Business & Finance Honoree and to Board Member, Jennie Cluverius, on being named a 2026 SCBIZ Leaders in Law Honoree!

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We are excited to share that Tim Boatwright Johnson has been promoted to Client Experience Officer and is now serving clients in Greensboro, NC! We look forward to seeing Tim continue to lead, serve, and grow in the Triad.

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18 years with Southern First! Thank you, Jane, for the expertise, care, and dedication you’ve brought to every client relationship over the years. And special thanks to @Nasdaq for helping us put Jane’s name up in lights in Times Square!

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2026 is off to a tremendous start with our team achieving record-breaking results - highest deposit growth for any quarter in our history and record total revenue! Our momentum builds, driven by double-digit loan growth, strong net income performance and pristine credit quality.

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We are pleased to welcome Caleb Patteson as Director of Product Management and SVP at our Greenville HQ! Caleb brings over a decade of banking experience and a broad background in banking technology and integrations to our Commercial Digital Solutions team.

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Why the pineapple? Charleston Regional President (and Tour Guide) Jimmy Bailey explains.

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Congrats to Valerie Dansereau on 21 years with Southern First! As a member of our Loan Operations team, Valerie plays a critical role in supporting our lending process and delivering a seamless client experience. Thank you, Valerie! We’re proud to celebrate you alongside @Nasdaq!

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We are thrilled to celebrate our CHRO, Silvia King, and Board Member, Anna Locke, on being named SCBIZ 2026 Top 100 Women honorees! This recognition highlights SC’s most accomplished women making a meaningful impact through leadership, service, and mentorship.

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Hey, we know that guy in the pink tie! Our President, Cal Hurst, is a proud Paladin and serves as the Public Address Announcer for @FurmanMBB. This week, you may spot him behind the mic during March Madness at @bswarena. 🏀

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We sat down with our Founder & CEO, Art Seaver, in front of our entire team to share the story behind Southern First - why it was created and the vision that started it all - straight from the source.

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We are excited to welcome Tomica Williams to our Atlanta office as a Client Experience Officer, AVP! Tomica has over 20 years of banking experience and has built a reputation for her service-driven approach and commitment to developing long-term relationships with clients.

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We are excited to welcome Lee Smith as a Mortgage Executive in the Triangle! Lee has over 35 years of mortgage banking experience and is excited to impact lives by applying his expertise in the area that he was born and raised in, Raleigh, NC.

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Congratulations to Lesley Griffeth! She spent nearly 13 years serving clients directly before transitioning to Digital Solutions, where she helps enhance the online and mobile banking experience. Thank you, Lesley, for your dedication and to @Nasdaq for helping us celebrate!

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Please join us in welcoming Jose A. Sandoval as he joins our Greensboro team as Team Leader and Vice President. Jose has 19 years of banking experience in the Triad and has built his career on strong relationships, team development and delivering consistent results. Welcome!

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Today, we’re proud to celebrate Rob Reeves on 19 years with Southern First and more than 40 years in banking! A special thanks to our friends at @nasdaq for helping us recognize Rob.

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We are honored to be named one of America’s Best Banks for 2026 by Forbes. Congratulations to our team! This achievement has your fingerprints all over it.

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Melissa Beane is now serving home buyers as a Mortgage Executive in the Triad! After nearly eight years as Team Leader and SVP, she’s excited to bring her expertise in commercial lending, consumer banking, and credit analysis to help clients navigate the mortgage process.

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We are excited to welcome Lashonza Brown to our Triangle team as Team Leader, SVP! Lashonza joins Southern First with 28 years of banking experience spanning retail, branch management, business banking, and nearly 10 years in treasury sales. We're so glad you're here, Lashonza!