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Ameris Bank Boosts Commercial Banking with Key New Hires in Southeast Markets

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Ameris Bank (ABCB) has announced multiple strategic hires and promotions across its Commercial Banking team in key Southeast markets. Key appointments include John Krusoe as Tampa market president, Andrew Hebert as senior commercial relationship manager in Orlando, and Thomas McTier II as senior middle market relationship manager in Charlotte.

In Atlanta, the bank promoted Chap Bennett to managing director of the Homebuilder Division and Scott Cleveland to north Atlanta market president. Other notable hires include William Brown in Charlotte, Era Kohli and William Wideman in Atlanta's business banking team.

These appointments strengthen Ameris Bank's commercial banking capabilities across various sectors including agribusiness, healthcare, professional services, and manufacturing. The bank's strategy focuses on enhancing its presence in high-growth Southeast markets through experienced leaders with local market expertise.

Ameris Bank (ABCB) ha annunciato diverse assunzioni strategiche e promozioni all'interno del suo team di Banking Commerciale nei principali mercati del Sud-Est. Le nomine chiave includono John Krusoe come presidente del mercato di Tampa, Andrew Hebert come senior commercial relationship manager a Orlando e Thomas McTier II come senior middle market relationship manager a Charlotte.

A Atlanta, la banca ha promosso Chap Bennett a direttore generale della Divisione Costruttori di Case e Scott Cleveland a presidente del mercato del nord di Atlanta. Altre assunzioni significative includono William Brown a Charlotte, Era Kohli e William Wideman nel team di banking commerciale di Atlanta.

Queste nomine rafforzano le capacità di banking commerciale di Ameris Bank in vari settori, tra cui agribusiness, sanità, servizi professionali e manifattura. La strategia della banca si concentra sul potenziamento della sua presenza nei mercati ad alta crescita del Sud-Est tramite leader esperti con conoscenze locali del mercato.

Ameris Bank (ABCB) ha anunciado múltiples contrataciones y promociones estratégicas en su equipo de Banca Comercial en los mercados clave del Sureste. Los nombramientos clave incluyen a John Krusoe como presidente del mercado de Tampa, Andrew Hebert como gerente senior de relaciones comerciales en Orlando, y Thomas McTier II como gerente senior de relaciones del mercado medio en Charlotte.

En Atlanta, el banco promovió a Chap Bennett a director general de la División de Constructores de Viviendas y a Scott Cleveland como presidente del mercado del norte de Atlanta. Otras contrataciones notables incluyen a William Brown en Charlotte, Era Kohli y William Wideman en el equipo de banca comercial de Atlanta.

Estos nombramientos fortalecen las capacidades de banca comercial de Ameris Bank en varios sectores, incluidos agroindustria, atención médica, servicios profesionales y manufactura. La estrategia del banco se centra en mejorar su presencia en los mercados de alto crecimiento del Sureste mediante líderes experimentados con experiencia local en el mercado.

Ameris Bank (ABCB)는 동남부 주요 시장의 상업 은행 팀에서 여러 전략적 채용 및 승진을 발표했습니다. 주요 임명으로는 Tampa 시장 책임자에 John Krusoe를, Orlando의 수석 상업 관계 매니저에 Andrew Hebert를, Charlotte의 수석 중간 시장 관계 매니저에 Thomas McTier II를 포함합니다.

Atlanta에서는 Chap Bennett가 주택 건설자 부서의 관리 이사로 승진했으며, Scott Cleveland가 북부 Atlanta 시장 책임자로 승진했습니다. 기타 주목할만한 채용으로는 Charlotte의 William Brown, Atlanta의 비즈니스 은행 팀에 Era Kohli와 William Wideman이 있습니다.

이 임명들은 Ameris Bank의 상업 은행 역량을 농업, 의료, 전문 서비스 및 제조를 포함한 다양한 분야에서 강화합니다. 은행 전략은 현지 시장 전문성을 갖춘 경험이 풍부한 리더들을 통해 성장 잠재력이 큰 남동부 시장에서의 존재감을 높이는 데 중점을 두고 있습니다.

Ameris Bank (ABCB) a annoncé plusieurs recrutements stratégiques et promotions au sein de son équipe de Banque Commerciale dans les principaux marchés du Sud-Est. Les nominations clés comprennent John Krusoe en tant que président du marché de Tampa, Andrew Hebert en tant que responsable senior des relations commerciales à Orlando, et Thomas McTier II en tant que responsable senior des relations du marché intermédiaire à Charlotte.

À Atlanta, la banque a promu Chap Bennett au poste de directeur général de la Division Constructeurs de Maisons et Scott Cleveland au poste de président du marché du nord d'Atlanta. D'autres recrutements notables incluent William Brown à Charlotte, Era Kohli et William Wideman dans l'équipe de banque commerciale d'Atlanta.

Ces nominations renforcent les capacités de banque commerciale d'Ameris Bank dans divers secteurs, y compris l'agroalimentaire, la santé, les services professionnels et la fabrication. La stratégie de la banque se concentre sur l'amélioration de sa présence dans les marchés à forte croissance du Sud-Est grâce à des leaders expérimentés possédant une expertise locale.

Ameris Bank (ABCB) hat mehrere strategische Einstellungen und Beförderungen in seinem Commercial Banking-Team in den wichtigen Märkten im Südosten angekündigt. Zu den wichtigsten Ernennungen gehören John Krusoe als Marktpräsident für Tampa, Andrew Hebert als Senior Commercial Relationship Manager in Orlando und Thomas McTier II als Senior Middle Market Relationship Manager in Charlotte.

In Atlanta beförderte die Bank Chap Bennett zum Geschäftsführer der Homebuilder Division und Scott Cleveland zum Marktpräsidenten für Nord-Atlanta. Weitere bemerkenswerte Einstellungen sind William Brown in Charlotte sowie Era Kohli und William Wideman im Geschäftsbanking-Team von Atlanta.

Diese Ernennungen stärken die Fähigkeiten von Ameris Bank im Commercial Banking in verschiedenen Sektoren, einschließlich Agrarwirtschaft, Gesundheitswesen, professionelle Dienstleistungen und Fertigung. Die Strategie der Bank konzentriert sich darauf, ihre Präsenz in wachsenden Märkten im Südosten durch erfahrene Führungskräfte mit lokaler Marktexpertise zu stärken.

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ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ameris Bank is announcing several recent new hires and appointments among its Commercial Banking team in high growth Southeast markets.

Tampa:

John Krusoe has joined Ameris as the new Tampa market president, reporting to Ameris Florida State President Emily Dawkins. Krusoe brings a wealth of senior leadership experience in corporate banking, capital markets and strategic planning and has provided advisory services to a range of financial, health care and commercial real estate companies. Previously, he held leadership and commercial banking roles at Mutual of Omaha Bank, BBVA Compass, RBC Bank, Spartacus Financial Advisors and AG Resource Management.

Orlando:

Andrew Hebert was hired as a senior commercial relationship manager supporting the Orlando market. Hebert has more than 25 years of experience helping companies succeed in Central Florida. He spent the last 12 years at SouthState Bank, most recently as a commercial relationship manager, and previously worked at Wells Fargo and Truist (predecessor banks) servicing and advising business clients in Orlando.

Charlotte:

Thomas McTier II recently joined Ameris Bank as a senior middle market relationship manager serving the North Carolina market, based in Charlotte. He will report to Julie Dargani, North Carolina market president. McTier had been a commercial lending division manager at United Community Bank and held previous roles in commercial banking at Regions, PNC and Liberty Bank.

William Brown joined Ameris as a commercial banker in Charlotte and will also report to Dargani. Brown spent the last eight years with Bank of America in roles of increasing responsibility, most recently as a business banker. Brown will help expand the Ameris Commercial Banking platform, focused on health care and professional services companies.

Atlanta:

Era Kohli joined Ameris as senior business banker for the north Atlanta market. She was a business banking specialist at First Citizens Bank, and previously worked at Truist and BB&T. Kohli will report to Elizabeth Dobers, head of Business Banking.

William Wideman was hired as a senior business banker for the Gwinnett County market, also reporting to Dobers. Wideman joined Ameris from Synovus, where he served as a market manager. He previously worked for Bank of America and at Banc of America Investments.

In addition to the above new hires, Ameris is promoting two key leaders in Atlanta:

Chap Bennett has been promoted to managing director of Ameris Bank’s Homebuilder Division, reporting to Ameris Bank President Lawton Bassett. Bennett has more than 30 years of experience in the homebuilding industry, most recently serving as a senior credit officer at Ameris overseeing a billion-dollar business portfolio. He joined Ameris in 2001 and progressed through roles including loan decisioning, underwriting and portfolio risk management.

Scott Cleveland has been promoted to north Atlanta market president, reporting to Brian Parks, head of Wholesale Banking. In this role, Cleveland will oversee the implementation of strategic initiatives and drive growth within the Atlanta market. He joined Ameris Bank in 2020 as a commercial relationship manager and has more than 25 years of experience in commercial banking. He previously served in commercial banking and corporate business banking roles at Synovus and SunTrust (now Truist).

“Ameris continues to boost its Commercial team with talented, experienced leaders who have broad banking expertise and deep understanding of their respective local markets,” said Bassett. “This will be instrumental in building relationships, driving growth and enhancing our ability to serve businesses with tailored financial solutions.”

Through its Commercial Banking unit, Ameris Bank provides essential credit, financing, treasury and payment solutions to help companies manage their finances and growth plans.

Ameris has commercial bankers with expertise in the following industry specialties: agribusiness, attorneys and law firms, dentistry, education, health care, manufacturing, municipal, nonprofit, professional services, veterinary, and water and waste disposal. To learn more, please visit https://www.amerisbank.com/Commercial.

About Ameris Bank

Ameris Bank, a subsidiary of Ameris Bancorp (NYSE: ABCB), is a state-chartered bank headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Ameris operates 164 financial centers across the Southeast and serves consumer and business customers nationwide through select lending channels. Ameris manages $26.4 billion in assets as of Sept. 30, 2024, and provides a full range of traditional banking and lending products, treasury and cash management, insurance premium financing, and mortgage and refinancing services. Learn more about Ameris at amerisbank.com.

Katie Lopez

Katie.lopez@amerisbank.com

Source: Ameris Bank

FAQ

Who are the key new appointments at Ameris Bank (ABCB) in 2024?

Key appointments include John Krusoe as Tampa market president, Andrew Hebert as senior commercial relationship manager in Orlando, Thomas McTier II as senior middle market relationship manager in Charlotte, and several strategic hires in Atlanta including Era Kohli and William Wideman.

What markets is Ameris Bank (ABCB) expanding its commercial banking presence in?

Ameris Bank is expanding its commercial banking presence in key Southeast markets including Tampa, Orlando, Charlotte, and Atlanta.

What internal promotions did Ameris Bank (ABCB) announce?

Ameris Bank announced two key promotions in Atlanta: Chap Bennett to managing director of the Homebuilder Division and Scott Cleveland to north Atlanta market president.

What industries does Ameris Bank (ABCB) commercial banking unit serve?

Ameris Bank's commercial banking unit serves industries including agribusiness, attorneys, dentistry, education, healthcare, manufacturing, municipal, nonprofit, professional services, veterinary, and water and waste disposal sectors.

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