First Citizens Appoints New Leadership in South Carolina and Georgia

Core Insights - First Citizens Bank has appointed Justin Rice and JP Connell as new Area Executives for South Carolina and Georgia, respectively, to enhance their business, commercial, and branch banking operations in these regions [1][3]. Group 1: Leadership Appointments - Justin Rice will oversee the South Carolina Lowcountry region and Savannah, Georgia, while JP Connell will manage the Charleston, South Carolina region and its surroundings [1]. - Both executives have strong local ties and a commitment to community engagement, emphasizing a relationship-based, client-centered approach [2][3]. Group 2: Background of Appointees - Justin Rice has nearly 20 years of experience in the Lowcountry market, having joined First Citizens Bank in 2006 and served as Market Executive since 2015 [3]. - JP Connell started at First Citizens Bank in 2018, previously leading the cannabis banking business and most recently serving as Business Banking Manager for the Southern Coastal area [4]. Group 3: Company Overview - First Citizens Bank operates 17 branches in the Charleston and Lowcountry areas, with a total of over 100 branches in South Carolina and approximately 1,000 associates [5]. - The bank has a legacy of over 75 years in the South Carolina market and is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets [5].