Welcome

We are fortunate to have an active and engaged roster of Associate members and proudly welcome these new members:

Advisor HR, Inc.

8712 Lindholm Dr., Ste. 210 Huntersville, NC 28078 (248) 802-6189 www.advisorhr.net

Mr. Steve Groulx

8712 Lindholm Dr., Ste. 210 Huntersville, NC 28078 (248) 802-6189 sgroulx@advisorhr.net

Advisor HR business services provides human capital management solutions including HR, HR legal, payroll, time & attendance, insurances, tax and benefits administration, and performance management software solutions. The combination of easy-to-use technology and dedicated client service teams, helps your business focus on what matters most to them. Leave the employee administration to Advisor HR while you focus on your business!

Apiture

1805 Tiburon Dr. Wilmington, NC 28403 (910) 442-4804 www.apiture.com

Catherine Quinn 1805 Tiburon Dr. Wilmington, NC 28403 (910) 442-4804

Catherine.Quinn@apiture.com

Apiture delivers award-winning digital banking solutions to banks throughout the United States. Our flexible, highly configurable solutions meet a wide range of financial institutions’ needs, from leveling the playing field with larger banks to enabling unique, digital-only brands.

Eclipse Brand Builders

5050 Research Court, Suite 600 Suwanee, GA 30024 (678) 890-4065 www.eclipsebrandbuilders.com

Mr. Joel C. Thompson Regional Vice President 5050 Research Court Suwanee, GA 30024 (678) 890-8784 jthompson@eclipsebrandbuilders.com

Our full-service, design-build team has completed 700+ financial facilities. Eclipse specializes in innovative branch designs and transformations, main offices, and small to large operations and administrative centers. Our unique, transparent construction process maximizes the Bank’s control over quality, cost and schedule. Our in-house architects, interior designers, and construction professionals also provide branding assessments, strategic space analysis/ projections, and market analysis/site selection services, as well as furniture procurement and custom mill work.

ECS Southeast, LLP

14030 Thunderbolt Place, Suite 500 Chantilly, VA 20151 (803) 250-3377 www.ecslimited.com

Mr. Chuck Whipple 2031 Industrial Blvd. Lexington, SC 29072 (803) 605-7492 cwhipple@ecslimited.com

Founded in 1988, Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) has recognized responsiveness, quality and accountability as the baseline expectations of our profession. Because of this deep belief in developing the people, systems and expertise to focus on our client’s needs, our company growth spans multiple industry sectors and disciplines. Today, we are national leaders in the geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities engineering fields - with the ability to assist our clients across the entire project lifecycle. Our staff of over 2,400 team members is spread across 80 offices including Charleston, Columbia and Greenville.

Equity Valuation Partners

82 Plantation Pointe, Ste 213 Fairhope, AL 36532 (251) 968-9997 www.yourevp.com

Mrs. Margaret Morgan Senior Client Representative

82 Plantation Pointe, Ste 213 Fairhope, AL 36532 (251) 943-6904 margaretm@yourevp.com

Equity Valuation Partners (EVP) is a southeast regional appraisal management company founded in 2009 by appraiser, Drew Watson. Introducing a more transparent and efficient process to deliver valuations of every type for transactions of every size.

Behind every property valuation is a person or a family, and our mission is to make it easy for them to own real estate. That means the little things - like answering the phone when you call, having an underwriter ready QC process, integration capacity, personalized service, and county level pricing (to name a few) – are important to us. And because nobody likes surprises, we use predictive analytics to anticipate problems, act proactively to mitigate them before they become crises, and communicate with clients and vendors throughout the process. EVP has developed a proprietary software system to quickly filter for appraisal bias. Because no one has room for that type of surprise. So let us help—at EVP, every valuation is personal.

Ernst and Young LLC

One Manhattan West, 395 9th Ave. New York, NY 10001 (212) 773-3000 www.ey.com

Mr. Shawn Saulsberry

100 North Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 (980) 224 - 0895

Shawn.Saulsberry@ey.com

EY exists to build a better working world, helping create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today. EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available via ey.com/privacy. EY member firms do not practice law where prohibited by local laws. For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com

With all of the evolving financial industry changes, we are thankful for business alliances that meet our members’ needs. The SCBA is dedicated to supporting and promoting cutting-edge industry providers to our member banks. For more information about Associate Membership, please contact SCBA Senior Vice President, Carolyn Laffitte Bradley by email at carolynbradley@scbankers.org

Gulf Coast Small Business Lending, a division of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust

5949 Sherry Lane, Suite 785 Dallas, TX 75225 (833) 219-4018 www.gulfcoastsba.com

Mr. Griffin Laughridge

131 Marykirk Place, Suite 100 Garner, NC 27529 (919) 887-6890 griffinlaughridge@gulfbank.com

Gulf Coast Small Business Lending is a nationwide SBA Preferred Lender offering loans up to $5 Million. We work closely with bankers to help eliminate the risk of a “no” and protect your customer relationships. Although we are a bank (and a direct lender) we do not offer retail banking services in the Carolinas. We focus on one thing (SBA lending) and we’re good at it. Because we pose no competitive threat, we can help with the SBA loan while your bank retains the primary banking relationship. Contact us if you are facing lending limits, industry concentrations, geographic limitations, collateral shortfalls, a business acquisition with a substantial goodwill component or simply need SBA expertise to accommodate your customer.

Qsi

107 Schuler Drive Bardstown ,KY 40004 (502) 350-1000 www.qsibanking.com

Mrs. Kendall Tungate

107 Schuler Drive Bardstown ,KY 40004 (502) 331-5272 kendall.tungate@qsibanking.com

QSI is the largest U.S. financial reseller of NCR solutions, helping community banks get the most from an ATM or ITM investment. Custom outsourcing of equipment and services for ATM, ITM, and TCR deployments is available, including transaction processing and our award-winning Remote Management Console (RMC) compliance services. We are a full-service equipment provider of security and traditional equipment with broad service capabilities. Brands include March Networks, Verint, Verkada, ATEC, Arca, DMP, Bosch, G&D, Fortis, Dormakaba, and more.

Check out our customer-friendly, no-risk service and maintenance agreements and find out why customers love QSI! Please contact sales@qsibanking.com for details and pricing.

Sawyers & Jacobs LLC

1085 Halle Park Circle Collierville, TN 38017 (901) 487-2575 dwilkes@sawyersjacobs.com

Mrs. Dana Wilkes

1085 Halle Park Circle

Collierville, TN 28017 (512) 963-5199 dwilkes@sawyersjacobs.com

Sawyers & Jacobs LLC is a leader in bank consulting, focused on innovation, risk management, cybersecurity, and technology through our four brands: RedTorch Consulting—Strategic consulting designed to align people, processes, and technology for world-class innovation, management, and operations. RedTail Risk Management—A suite of risk management services designed to help bankers identify threats and mitigate risk through practical applications, comply with laws and regulations, and maintain a high level of customer service, security, and profitability. RedWolf Cybersecurity—A full range of cybersecurity services for those serious about securing the enterprise and repelling the attackers who threaten banks and their customers. RedCape Tech Support—Concierge-level tech support delivered in a strong, intelligent, and friendly manner with premium quality, superior service, and special attention.

Spectrum Enterprise

9300 Arrowpoint Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28273

(704) 650-1245 melissa.root@charter.com

Ms. Melissa Root

Sales Enablement Manager

9300 Arrowpoint Blvd.

Charlotte, NC 28273

(704) 650-1245 melissa.root@charter.com

Spectrum Enterprise, a division of Charter Communications, is a national provider of scalable, fiber-based technology solutions serving many of America’s largest businesses and communications service providers. The broad Spectrum Enterprise portfolio includes internet access, Ethernet access and networks, voice, and extends to managed IT solutions. Our industry-leading team of experts works closely with clients to achieve greater business success by providing these right-fit solutions designed to meet their evolving needs.

Anderson Brothers Bank

Weston Bailey joined Anderson Brothers Bank as commercial loan officer of the bank’s Dillon office located at 1006 Highway 301.

Allison Boulware joined Anderson Brothers Bank as human resources director in the bank’s corporate office in Mullins.

Terry Lee was promoted to branch operations coordinator of the bank’s Marion office located at 2500 East Hwy 76. She also serves as branch operations coordinator of the Marion main office, a position she has held since 2018.

Bank Of America

Vaughn Reynolds, Merrill market executive, has been named president of Bank of America Columbia. Vaughn succeeds Kim Wilkerson, who has shared that she will retire in March after 42 years of service and nearly two decades as president of Columbia and South Carolina.

Bank Of The Lowcountry

Graham Holcombe joined as the company’s new senior vice president and city executive responsible for leading Bank of the Lowcountry’s growth in Beaufort, SC.

Countybank

Kevin Duncan, Tremayne Lee, and Dayle Mumford have been appointed senior vice president by the Countybank Board of Directors.

Ron Acker joined Countybank as vice president, professional and executive banking relationship manager in Greenville.

Rufus Thornwell “Wells” Dunlap, V, has been appointed senior vice president by the Countybank Board of Directors. Additionally, Wells has been promoted to senior operations officer of Countybank.

Federal Home Loan Bank Of Atlanta

R. Thornwell Dunlap III, president and chief executive officer of Countybank in

Greenwood, South Carolina, was elected by FHLBank Atlanta board members to a two-year term as chair of FHLBank Atlanta’s board of directors.

First Reliance Bank

David Parler has joined First Reliance Bank as residential lending specialist and will be in the Columbia, SC, Main Street Branch.

HOME FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION

Terry Lynn Carter was named president and chief executive officer of Home Federal Savings & Loan Association in Bamberg as L. E. Griffin (Bo) retired as president and chief executive officer.

Lynn Jeffcoat was named new chief financial officer of Home Federal Savings & Loan Association in Bamberg.

Home Trust Bank

Mickey Renner joins HomeTrust Bank as a senior vice president and market president.

Pinnacle Financial Partners

John S. Dickson, CFP, Senior Vice President, joined Pinnacle Financial Partners as a wealth financial advisor. His office will be located at Pinnacle’s new regional headquarters at Morrison Yard beginning in April.

Mike Glennon has joined as a senior vice president for Pinnacle Asset Management and a wealth advisor for Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/ SIPC. His office will be located at Pinnacle’s new regional headquarters at Morrison Yard beginning in April.

Sherry Katzenberger has joined the bank’s Myrtle Beach office as office leader at our Grissom office.

Kirk McMillan, Senior Vice President, joined the bank as an insurance advisor for HPB Insurance Group, a subsidiary of Pinnacle Financial Partners. His office will be located at Pinnacle’s new regional headquarters at Morrison Yard beginning in April.

Charles Smits has been promoted to client services group area manager at our Main Street office in Summerville.

Michael Tecosky has been promoted to client advisory group area manager for the Charleston market. His office will be located at Pinnacle’s new regional headquarters at Morrison Yard in April.

Southstate Bank

Jon Chilton, commercial banker, has joined SouthState’s upstate market.

Chris Parish, commercial banker, has joined SouthState’s upstate market.

Sean Dreybus, commercial banker, has joined SouthState’s upstate market.

Nikki Blanco, premier private banker, has joined SouthState’s upstate market.

Brennan King, commercial portfolio manager, has join SouthState in its Charleston market.

South Atlantic Bank

Travis A. Minter has been named chief operating officer for the company.

Southern First Bank

Steve Hunter joins Southern First Bank as team leader and senior vice president in Columbia.

TD BANK

Jacob Yost has been named senior relationship manager, serving the south coast market of South Carolina.

Jay Johnson has been promoted to retail market manager of the midlands, South Carolina market.

The Citizens Bank

Margi Fleming, has been promoted to senior vice president in our corporate office.

Darrell Cassidy, has been promoted to senior vice president at our Hartsville Branch.

Countybank

The South Carolina District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration recently ranked Countybank Number 1 in total loan dollar volume for 2022 among all South Carolina-based SBA 7(a) lenders. Countybank also ranked Number 2 in South Carolina for loan dollar volume among 90 participating lenders during the fiscal year.

Countybank and Greenwood Capital pledged almost $79,000 to United Way as part of their annual Pacesetter Campaign.

David Tompkins, Greenwood Market Executive for Countybank, recently presented a check for $5,000 to Next Level Lifestyles to support their operation. The donation was given on behalf of the Countybank Foundation, which was established in 1971 and represents Countybank and Greenwood Capital. Next Level Lifestyles is a program that Jamar Crawford founded to serve youth in Greenwood.

First Bank

First Bancorp, the parent company of First Bank, completed its acquisition of Greenville, S.C. based GrandSouth Bancorp. , the parent company of GrandSouth Bank , on January 1, 2023. Under the companies’ merger agreement, GrandSouth Bank merged with and into First Bank, which will keep operating the eight branches of GrandSouth Bank under the GrandSouth Bank name until the completion of a systems conversion scheduled for mid-March. The combined company is expected to have over $12 billion in assets, $7 billion in loans and $10 billion in deposits.

First Citizens Bank

First Citizens Bank and First Citizens Wealth Management are donating $20,000 in support of the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities over the next two years. This multi-year gift showcases the strong partnership between the two organizations and the importance First Citizens places on arts education in South Carolina.

First Community Bank

The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership has selected Mike Crapps, CEO First Community Bank , as a 2023 Distinguished South Carolina Public School Graduate. Mike joins two other honorees in this year’s class which recognizes graduates who have excelled in their respective fields and celebrates the impact of public education as it recognizes the achievements of the honorees.

First Reliance Bank

First Reliance Bank celebrated the grand opening of its regional headquarters with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at its retail and corporate offices in downtown Columbia on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, community leaders, and the First Reliance Bank executive and banking team from Columbia were in attendance.

“We are very appreciative of the investment First Reliance Bank has made in downtown Columbia. The bank’s investment is important as it supports the continued growth of business and retail along the Main Street corridor,” stated Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann.

Hometrust Bank

HomeTrust Bancshares Inc. , the holding company of HomeTrust Bank, completed its merger with Quantum Capital Corp., the parent company of Quantum National Bank, on February 12, 2023. The stock-and-cash transaction was valued at roughly $70.8 million, according to a news release. On a pro forma basis, the combined entity will hold assets of about $4.3 billion, loans of $3.6 billion and deposits of $3.6 billion.

As part of the merger, Quantum National Bank merged with and into HomeTrust Bank. HomeTrust Bancshares will continue operating Quantum National Bank’s branch offices under the Quantum National Bank name until the systems conversion scheduled for mid-March.

Td Bank

With support of the TD Charitable Foundation, Prisma Health is developing a program to improve maternal and birth outcomes for Black mothers by pairing them with doulas for support through the birthing process.

The innovative pilot program is funded by a $125,000 grant from the TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank. Modeled after similar interventions in North Carolina, Virginia and Washington, D.C., the program is expected to launch by early summer. Women receiving prenatal care through any Prisma Health provider will be able to submit applications at that time.

“TD Bank is proud to support Prisma Health in its work to alleviate maternal health disparities in South Carolina,” said David Lominack, South Carolina market president, TD Bank.

The Bank Of South Carolina

The Bank of South Carolina Corporation announced on January 26, 2023, that Fleetwood S. Hassell plans to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and its subsidiary, The Bank of South Carolina, on September 30, 2023. Mr. Hassell will continue to serve on the Board of Directors of both the Company and the Bank after his retirement. The Board of Directors of the Company and the Bank have elected Eugene H. Walpole, IV, the current Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to succeed Mr. Hassell as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank effective October 1, 2023.

Mr. Hassell started with the Bank in 1986 as a founding officer and has held a number of leadership positions, most recently as President and Chief Executive Officer since 2012. He has provided vision and steady leadership throughout his tenure, having served his community and the banking industry for over 40 years.

Mr. Walpole has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and the Bank since 2016. Previously, Mr. Walpole served in various positions with the Bank since 2012. Before joining the Bank, he worked at Elliott Davis, LLC in their financial services audit practice from 2008 to 2012.

Fleetwood S. Hassell, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “It has been a privilege to serve the Company and the Bank over the last 36 years. I strongly believe in the role our bank plays in the community as a connector, collaborator, catalyst, and contributor. Gene and I have worked together for over ten years, and he has played a significant role in the execution of our strategic plan. I am confident he will provide sound leadership for both the Company and the Bank that will allow for our continued growth and success.”

United Community Bank

United Community Bank has once again been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2022 by American Banker and Best Companies Group. This recognition is based on employee satisfaction and signifies the bank’s commitment to employee development and the fostering of a strong culture. This is the sixth consecutive year the bank has been selected for this list.

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy, the United Community Bank Foundation donated $25,000 to Urban League affiliates across its footprint. The Urban League’s dedication to economic empowerment aligns with the bank’s commitment to improving the financial health of the communities we serve and Dr. King’s dream of economic justice.

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