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SouthState Onboards New Hires in Five States, Promotes Clarke to Jacksonville Market President

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SouthState Bank (NYSE: SSB) announces significant personnel expansion with 14 new hires across five states and promotes Chad Clarke to Jacksonville Market President. Clarke, a 23-year veteran of Jacksonville banking, has served as commercial banking team lead at SouthState for seven years. The new hires include experienced professionals in various roles such as portfolio management, middle market coverage, and commercial relationship management across Georgia, Virginia, Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina.

Notable additions include William Barlow, a 25-year finance veteran from Wells Fargo, William Buchly with 18 years of commercial banking experience, and Marcus Boggs, a former Marine lieutenant colonel. The new team members bring diverse expertise in commercial banking, wealth management, and strategic initiatives.

SouthState Bank (NYSE: SSB) annuncia un'importante espansione del personale con 14 nuove assunzioni in cinque stati e promuove Chad Clarke a Presidente di Mercato a Jacksonville. Clarke, con 23 anni di esperienza nel settore bancario di Jacksonville, ha ricoperto il ruolo di team leader nel settore bancario commerciale presso SouthState per sette anni. Le nuove assunzioni includono professionisti esperti in vari ruoli come gestione del portafoglio, copertura del mercato medio e gestione delle relazioni commerciali in Georgia, Virginia, Alabama, Florida e Carolina del Sud.

Aggiunte degne di nota includono William Barlow, un veterano della finanza con 25 anni di esperienza proveniente da Wells Fargo, William Buchly con 18 anni di esperienza nell'bancario commerciale e Marcus Boggs, un ex tenente colonnello dei Marines. I nuovi membri del team portano un'ampia esperienza in banking commerciale, gestione patrimoniale e iniziative strategiche.

SouthState Bank (NYSE: SSB) anuncia una expansión significativa de personal con 14 nuevas contrataciones en cinco estados y promueve a Chad Clarke como Presidente del Mercado en Jacksonville. Clarke, un veterano de 23 años en la banca de Jacksonville, ha sido el líder del equipo de banca comercial en SouthState durante siete años. Las nuevas contrataciones incluyen profesionales experimentados en varios roles, como gestión de carteras, cobertura del mercado intermedio y gestión de relaciones comerciales en Georgia, Virginia, Alabama, Florida y Carolina del Sur.

Las adiciones notables incluyen a William Barlow, un veterano de 25 años en finanzas de Wells Fargo, William Buchly con 18 años de experiencia en banca comercial y Marcus Boggs, un ex teniente coronel de Marines. Los nuevos miembros del equipo aportan una experiencia diversa en banca comercial, gestión de patrimonio e iniciativas estratégicas.

SouthState Bank (NYSE: SSB)는 5개 주에서 14명의 새로운 직원 채용으로 인력 확장을 발표하고 Chad Clarke를 잭슨빌 시장 대통령으로 승진시킵니다. 잭슨빌에서 23년의 경력을 가진 Clarke는 SouthState에서 상업 은행 팀 리더로 7년간 근무해왔습니다. 새로운 직원들은 조지아, 버지니아, 앨라배마, 플로리다 및 사우스캐롤라이나에서 포트폴리오 관리, 중간 시장 커버리지 및 상업 관계 관리와 같은 다양한 역할에서 경험이 풍부한 전문가들로 구성되어 있습니다.

주목할 만한 추가 인력에는 25년의 금융 경력을 가진 Wells Fargo 출신의 William Barlow, 18년의 상업 은행 경험을 가진 William Buchly, 전 해병대 중령 Marcus Boggs가 포함됩니다. 새로운 팀원들은 상업 은행, 자산 관리 및 전략적 이니셔티브에 대한 다양한 전문성을 제공합니다.

SouthState Bank (NYSE: SSB) annonce une expansion significative de son personnel avec 14 nouvelles recrues dans cinq États et promeut Chad Clarke au poste de Président du Marché à Jacksonville. Clarke, un vétéran de la banque de Jacksonville avec 23 ans d'expérience, a été responsable de l'équipe de banque commerciale chez SouthState pendant sept ans. Les nouvelles recrues comprennent des professionnels expérimentés dans divers rôles tels que la gestion de portefeuille, la couverture du marché intermédiaire et la gestion des relations commerciales dans Géorgie, Virginie, Alabama, Floride et Caroline du Sud.

Les ajouts notables incluent William Barlow, un vétéran de 25 ans en finance venant de Wells Fargo, William Buchly avec 18 ans d'expérience en banque commerciale et Marcus Boggs, un ancien lieutenant-colonel des Marines. Les nouveaux membres de l'équipe apportent une expertise diversifiée en banque commerciale, gestion de patrimoine et initiatives stratégiques.

SouthState Bank (NYSE: SSB) kündigt eine bedeutende Personalexpansion mit 14 Neueinstellungen in fünf Bundesstaaten an und befördert Chad Clarke zum Marktpräsidenten von Jacksonville. Clarke, ein 23-jähriger Veteran im Bankwesen von Jacksonville, ist seit sieben Jahren Teamleiter im Bereich Commercial Banking bei SouthState. Zu den Neueinstellungen gehören erfahrene Fachkräfte in verschiedenen Rollen wie Portfoliomanagement, Mittelstandsberatung und kommerzielles Beziehungsmanagement in Georgia, Virginia, Alabama, Florida und South Carolina.

Zu den bemerkenswerten Neuzugängen gehören William Barlow, ein 25-jähriger Finanzveteran von Wells Fargo, William Buchly mit 18 Jahren Erfahrung im Bereich Commercial Banking und Marcus Boggs, ein ehemaliger Marineoberst. Die neuen Teammitglieder bringen vielfältige Fachkenntnisse im Commercial Banking, Vermögensverwaltung und strategischen Initiativen mit.

Positive
  • Strategic expansion of banking talent across five states strengthens market presence
  • Internal promotion of experienced leader Chad Clarke to Jacksonville Market President
  • Addition of seasoned professionals with extensive industry experience (15-25 years)
  • Recruitment of executives from major competitors like Wells Fargo, Truist, and PNC
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WINTER HAVEN, Fla., Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SouthState Bank continues to be an employer of choice in the Southeast, welcoming 14 new hires with expertise in the banking industry, as well as relationship building.

"These talented group of bankers will undoubtedly elevate their team's collective performance," says Richard Murray, SouthState president. "We look forward to the valuable contributions we can make together for our customers."

In Jacksonville, Florida, SouthState has named Chad Clarke to market president. A member of the Jacksonville banking community for 23 years, Clarke has been a commercial banking team lead with SouthState for the past seven years. Clarke will focus on serving the community in his new role, while continuing to build SouthState's presence in Jacksonville.

SouthState has added the following talent to its roster:

Georgia

William Barlow, portfolio manager, Atlanta – brings a strong track record of assisting clients and fellow bankers during his 25-year career in finance. He comes to SouthState after several years at Wells Fargo as a senior client investment manager. Barlow is a Certified Investment Management Analyst from the Wharton School of Business and Certified Private Wealth Advisor from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

William Buchly – director middle market sponsor coverage, Atlanta – brings 18 years of commercial, middle market and corporate banking experience to his role, having worked previously for Synovus, Truist and, most recently, Georgia Banking Company. He holds a master's degree from Georgia State University and a bachelor's degree from University of Georgia. Buchly co-founded an athletic fundraising event, the Trinity Combine, and previously served as chair of the Trinity Community Ministries board.

Shannon Innis, strategic initiatives associate, Atlanta – worked most recently as a senior financial manager at Truist. She mentored junior team members, optimized her team's performance with new tools and maintained a high level of recordkeeping for leadership.

Matt Roberts, payments and technology relationship manager, Atlanta – is a 21-year veteran of finance with experience in relationship banking and credit risk management. Most recently, Roberts oversaw a nationwide specialty finance business unit at Truist. In this role, he was responsible for developing and overseeing tailored banking programs for large corporate clients. Prior roles included commercial portfolio management, as well as relationship management of clients, ranging from small business to large commercial. He holds a master's from Colorado State University and a bachelor's from Kennesaw State University.

Payton Wadley, premier private banker, Atlanta – worked as a senior banking advisor at Northern Trust before coming to SouthState. Additional roles include commercial relationship manager with First Horizon and strategic relationship development officer at Wells Fargo. Wadley serves on the Georgia Sports Innovation Coalition as vice chairman and on the loan committee for Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs.

Virginia

James Garcia – commercial relationship manager, Richmond – joins SouthState with seven years' experience as a commercial relationship manager at PNC and Truist. He helped businesses of all sizes with complex banking needs, including lending, capital markets and treasury. Other roles in the financial sector include branch manager, business development officer and district manager, totaling nearly two decades of experience.

Rich Johnson – middle market relationship manager, Virginia Beach – has worked in commercial and middle marketing banking since 2008 with Truist and Wells Fargo. His specialty is working with companies with revenues ranging from $50MM to $4B+. Locally, Johnson has served on the boards of the Together We Can Foundation and Volunteer Hampton Roads.

Marcus Boggs – business development officer, Virginia Beach – most recently worked with middle market and mid-corporate clients at Wells Fargo. Boggs retired from the Marines as a lieutenant colonel following an active duty and reserve career of 22 years. He also served in the government contracting space during Operation Enduring Freedom leading finance, operations and business development for Linxx Global Solutions.

Alabama

Butch Motley – commercial relationship manager, Auburn – comes to SouthState from SouthPoint Bank in Birmingham, where he worked in commercial lending, sales and operations for 36 years. He is a graduate of Samford University and the Alabama Banking School.

Florida

Vanessa Bartoszewicz – commercial relationship manager, Vero Beach – is a 10-year veteran of the banking industry. A recent graduate of the Florida School of Banking, she previously worked as a portfolio specialist for Marine Bank and cultivated connections to many small businesses in the Indian River area.

Tom Fevola, credit administrator - Corporate Billing, Orlando – joins SouthState after holding the same role at LSQ Funding in Orlando. Previous positions include manager of operations for Vertex Financial, underwriter at LSQ Funding, and portfolio manager and senior underwriter for Greystone Commercial.

South Carolina

Tim Webb, commercial relationship manager, Greenville – brings his commercial banking experience to SouthState from Truist, where he also held the roles of branch team leader and market leader earlier in his career. Webb successfully built the bank's loan and deposit portfolio and managed existing business relationships.

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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FAQ

Who did SouthState Bank (SSB) promote to Jacksonville Market President?

SouthState Bank promoted Chad Clarke, a seven-year commercial banking team lead with the company and 23-year veteran of Jacksonville banking, to Market President in Jacksonville.

How many new hires did SouthState Bank (SSB) announce in December 2024?

SouthState Bank announced 14 new hires across five states: Georgia, Virginia, Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina.

Which states are included in SouthState Bank's (SSB) recent hiring expansion?

SouthState Bank's hiring expansion included Georgia, Virginia, Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina.

What is William Barlow's new role at SouthState Bank (SSB)?

William Barlow joined SouthState Bank as a portfolio manager in Atlanta, bringing 25 years of finance experience from his previous role at Wells Fargo.

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