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SouthState Corporation adds Merriann Metz, Publix General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, to Board

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SouthState (NYSE: SSB) has appointed Merriann Metz to the board of directors of both the company and its bank subsidiary, SouthState Bank, N.A. Metz, 49, currently serves as general counsel, chief compliance officer, and corporate secretary for Publix Super Markets, Inc., a major retailer with over $50 billion in annual revenue and 1,376 store locations across eight states.

SouthState's CEO, John Corbett, expressed enthusiasm about Metz's addition, highlighting her experience in risk management, legal, and compliance functions at a large Florida-based company. Prior to joining Publix in 2006, Metz practiced law at an Orlando firm, focusing on commercial real estate and litigation. She is also actively involved in community service, having served as director and board chair of Easter Seals Florida, Inc.

SouthState (NYSE: SSB) ha nominato Merriann Metz nel consiglio di amministrazione sia della società che della sua controllata bancaria, SouthState Bank, N.A. Metz, 49 anni, attualmente ricopre il ruolo di consigliere generale, chief compliance officer e segretario aziendale per Publix Super Markets, Inc., un grande rivenditore con oltre 50 miliardi di dollari di fatturato annuale e 1.376 punti vendita in otto stati.

Il CEO di SouthState, John Corbett, ha espresso entusiasmo per l'aggiunta di Metz, sottolineando la sua esperienza in gestione del rischio, funzioni legali e di compliance in una grande azienda della Florida. Prima di unirsi a Publix nel 2006, Metz ha esercitato la professione legale presso uno studio di Orlando, concentrandosi su immobili commerciali e contenzioso. È anche molto impegnata nel servizio alla comunità, avendo ricoperto il ruolo di direttrice e presidente del consiglio di Easter Seals Florida, Inc.

SouthState (NYSE: SSB) ha nombrado a Merriann Metz en la junta directiva de la compañía y de su filial bancaria, SouthState Bank, N.A. Metz, de 49 años, ejerce actualmente como asesora general, oficial principal de cumplimiento y secretaria corporativa para Publix Super Markets, Inc., un importante minorista con más de 50 mil millones de dólares en ingresos anuales y 1,376 ubicaciones de tiendas en ocho estados.

El CEO de SouthState, John Corbett, expresó su entusiasmo por la incorporación de Metz, destacando su experiencia en gestión de riesgos, funciones legales y de cumplimiento en una gran empresa con sede en Florida. Antes de unirse a Publix en 2006, Metz ejerció la abogacía en una firma de Orlando, enfocándose en bienes raíces comerciales y litigios. También está activamente involucrada en servicios comunitarios, habiendo sido directora y presidenta de la junta de Easter Seals Florida, Inc.

SouthState (NYSE: SSB)는 Merriann Metz를 회사와 그 은행 자회사인 SouthState Bank, N.A.의 이사회에 임명했습니다. 49세인 Metz는 현재 Publix Super Markets, Inc.에서 법률 고문, 최고 준수 책임자 및 기업 비서로 재직 중이며, 이 회사는 연간 500억 달러 이상의 수익과 여덟 주에 걸쳐 1,376개의 매장을 운영하고 있는 주요 소매업체입니다.

SouthState의 CEO인 John Corbett는 Metz의 합류에 대해 열정을 표명하며 플로리다에 본사를 둔 대기업에서의 위험 관리, 법률 및 준수 기능에 대한 그녀의 경험을 강조했습니다. 2006년에 Publix에 합류하기 전에는 오를랜도의 한 로펌에서 상업용 부동산 및 소송에 중점을 두고 법률 업무를 했습니다. 그녀는 또한 Easter Seals Florida, Inc.의 이사 및 이사회를 맡았던 커뮤니티 서비스에 적극적으로 참여하고 있습니다.

SouthState (NYSE: SSB) a nommé Merriann Metz au conseil d'administration de la société et de sa filiale bancaire, SouthState Bank, N.A. Metz, âgée de 49 ans, occupe actuellement le poste de conseillère juridique, responsable de la conformité et secrétaire d'entreprise chez Publix Super Markets, Inc., un grand détaillant avec un chiffre d'affaires annuel de plus de 50 milliards de dollars et 1 376 points de vente répartis dans huit États.

Le PDG de SouthState, John Corbett, a exprimé son enthousiasme quant à l'ajout de Metz, mettant en avant son expérience en gestion des risques, fonctions juridiques et conformité dans une grande entreprise basée en Floride. Avant de rejoindre Publix en 2006, Metz a exercé le droit dans un cabinet d'Orlando, en se concentrant sur l'immobilier commercial et le contentieux. Elle est également activement impliquée dans le service communautaire, ayant été directrice et présidente du conseil de Easter Seals Florida, Inc.

SouthState (NYSE: SSB) hat Merriann Metz in den Vorstand des Unternehmens sowie seiner Banktochter SouthState Bank, N.A. ernannt. Metz, 49, ist derzeit als General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer und Unternehmenssekretärin für Publix Super Markets, Inc. tätig, einen großen Einzelhändler mit einem Jahresumsatz von über 50 Milliarden Dollar und 1.376 Filialen in acht Bundesstaaten.

Der CEO von SouthState, John Corbett, äußerte sich begeistert über Metz' Ernennung und hob ihre Erfahrung in den Bereichen Risikomanagement, Rechtsfragen und Compliance in einem großen Unternehmen aus Florida hervor. Vor ihrem Eintritt bei Publix im Jahr 2006 war Metz in einer Kanzlei in Orlando tätig, wo sie sich auf Gewerbeimmobilien und Rechtsstreitigkeiten konzentrierte. Sie engagiert sich auch aktiv in der Gemeinschaft und war unter anderem Direktorin und Vorstandsvorsitzende von Easter Seals Florida, Inc.

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WINTER HAVEN, Fla., July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SouthState Corporation (NYSE: SSB) announced today that Merriann Metz was appointed to the board of directors of both the company and its bank subsidiary, SouthState Bank, N.A.

Metz, 49, serves as general counsel, chief compliance officer, and corporate secretary for Publix Super Markets, Inc. ("Publix"), based in Lakeland, Florida. With over $50 billion in annual revenue and more than 250,000 employees, Publix operates 1,376 store locations across an eight-state footprint of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, the Carolinas, Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky. 

"We are delighted to welcome Merriann to our company. Her experience leading the risk management, legal and compliance functions of one of the largest Florida-based companies will add a valuable perspective to our board." said John Corbett, SouthState's CEO.

Before joining Publix in 2006, Metz began her practice of law at Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor and Reed, P.A., a law firm based in Orlando, Florida, where she focused on commercial real estate and related commercial litigation. Metz actively supports her community through service to various non-profit organizations and has served as director and board chair of Easter Seals Florida, Inc.

SouthState Corporation (NYSE: SSB) is a financial services company headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida. SouthState Bank, N.A., the company's nationally chartered bank subsidiary, provides consumer, commercial, mortgage and wealth management solutions to more than one million customers throughout Florida, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas and Virginia. The bank also serves clients coast to coast through its correspondent banking division. Additional information is available at SouthStateBank.com.

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Who is the new board member appointed to SouthState (SSB)?

Merriann Metz, the general counsel, chief compliance officer, and corporate secretary of Publix Super Markets, Inc., has been appointed to the board of directors of SouthState and its bank subsidiary, SouthState Bank, N.A.

What is Merriann Metz's background and experience?

Merriann Metz, 49, has been with Publix since 2006 and currently serves as their general counsel, chief compliance officer, and corporate secretary. She previously practiced law at an Orlando firm, focusing on commercial real estate and litigation. Metz also has experience in community service, having served as director and board chair of Easter Seals Florida, Inc.

How might Merriann Metz's appointment benefit SouthState (SSB)?

Metz's appointment is expected to bring valuable perspective to SouthState's board, particularly in the areas of risk management, legal, and compliance functions. Her experience with Publix, a large Florida-based company with over $50 billion in annual revenue, could provide insights beneficial to SouthState's operations and strategy.

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