Southern First Promotes Wes Wilbanks to Chief Credit Officer

Core Insights - Southern First Bancshares, Inc. has promoted Wes Wilbanks to Chief Credit Officer and Executive Vice President, reflecting the company's commitment to leadership in credit management [1][2][3] Company Overview - Southern First Bancshares, Inc. is a registered bank holding company based in Greenville, South Carolina, with consolidated assets of approximately $4.1 billion [4] - The company operates Southern First Bank, the second largest bank headquartered in South Carolina, providing financial services since 1999 across 13 locations in South Carolina and parts of North Carolina and Georgia [4] Leadership and Experience - Wes Wilbanks joined Southern First in 2021 as Senior Credit Risk Officer, bringing 25 years of banking experience, including 11 years in senior credit roles at a regional bank [2] - As Chief Credit Officer, Wilbanks aims to support the growth and risk management goals of Southern First and enhance client service [2][3]