First Citizens Appoints New Executive Vice President for its South Region

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First Citizens (NASDAQ:FCNCA) named Holt Chetwood Regional Executive Vice President for its South Region, effective April 21, 2026.

Chetwood will oversee 55 branches across South Carolina and parts of Georgia and lead business and branch banking operations, client service, and regional growth from Columbia, S.C.

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• 55 branches under single regional leadership
• Nearly 30 years of local banking experience
• Leads both business and branch banking operations
• 400+ associates supporting regional clients

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Career banker, Holt Chetwood from Columbia, takes on expanded leadership role

RALEIGH, N.C., April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- First Citizens Bank, a top 20 U.S. super regional, has named Holt Chetwood as Regional Executive Vice President in an expanded role overseeing its South Region. Chetwood will oversee 55 bank branches across South Carolina and parts of Georgia, including Columbia, Florence, Charleston, Augusta, Ga. and Savannah, Ga. Chetwood will lead operations and client service across business banking and branch banking, serving clients and growing the business across the region.

"With three decades of experience in South Carolina, Holt's leadership is rooted in strong relationships, deep local knowledge and a genuine commitment to the communities we serve," said Shan Teel, Regional Executive Vice President at First Citizens Bank. "He is dedicated to the success of our clients, colleagues and the regional business community. His expertise with the bank's 75-year history serving the South Carolina market make him the right leader to continue to guide our South Region forward."

Based in Columbia, S.C., Chetwood brings nearly 30 years of banking experience to the role. He joined First Citizens Bank in 2020 following a successful tenure leading business and commercial banking teams at Wells Fargo. Chetwood most recently served as Regional Business Executive for First Citizens' South Region, where he supported the growth and development of the region's commercial and business banking operations, overseeing business development, credit administration and sales management.

A graduate of Clemson University, Chetwood currently serves on the boards of the Central SC Alliance, the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce and the Columbia Urban League. He has previously served as Chairman of the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce and United Way of the Midlands, and as a board member of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, South Carolina Banker's Association, and South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities. In recognition of his sustained community impact, Chetwood has been named one of Columbia's Most Influential People by Columbia Business Monthly and was elected to its Hall of Fame in 2026.

Today First Citizens Bank has business and commercial teams that provide a host of banking services in its South Region, with over 400 associates supporting clients across Georgia and South Carolina.

About First Citizens Bank
First Citizens Bank helps personal, business, commercial and wealth clients build financial strength that lasts. Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens has built a unique legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking that has spanned generations. First Citizens offers an array of general banking services including a network of branches and offices nationwide; commercial banking expertise delivering best-in-class lending, leasing and other financial services coast to coast; innovation banking serving businesses at every stage; and a nationwide direct bank. Parent company First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA) is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets and a member of the Fortune 500™. Discover more at firstcitizens.com.

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FAQ

Who is Holt Chetwood and what role did First Citizens (FCNCA) announce on April 21, 2026?

Holt Chetwood was named Regional Executive Vice President for First Citizens' South Region. According to the company, he will oversee operations, client service and growth across the South Region from Columbia, S.C.

How many branches will Holt Chetwood oversee as Regional Executive Vice President for First Citizens (FCNCA)?

He will oversee 55 bank branches across South Carolina and parts of Georgia. According to the company, those include locations in Columbia, Florence, Charleston, Augusta and Savannah.

What responsibilities will Holt Chetwood have in his expanded South Region role at First Citizens (FCNCA)?

Chetwood will lead operations and client service across business and branch banking in the South Region. According to the company, he will manage business development, credit administration and sales management.

Where is Holt Chetwood based and what is his background ahead of the First Citizens (FCNCA) appointment?

He is based in Columbia, South Carolina and brings nearly 30 years of banking experience. According to the company, he joined First Citizens in 2020 after leading teams at Wells Fargo.

How large is First Citizens' team supporting clients in the South Region under FCNCA's leadership change?

The South Region has over 400 associates supporting clients across Georgia and South Carolina. According to the company, those teams provide business and commercial banking services regionally.