Greenville-based bank names new chief financial officer, executive VP

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Greenville-based Southern First Bank has added to its C-suite.

Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, has announced the appointment of Chris Zych as chief financial officer and executive vice president, according to a news release.

Zych joins Southern First with 30 years of experience in the banking industry, most recently serving as director of corporate development and investor relations at United Community Bank for the last decade.

“Chris will be an asset to our bank with his rich history in developing investor relationships and will help us tell the unique story of Southern First’s organic growth and consistent performance,” said Art Seaver, CEO, in the release.

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Zych is an accomplished leader with a proven track record of financial management and analysis, formulation and execution of corporate and financial strategy, and investor relations management, the release stated.

Zych has an MBA from Wake Forest University School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Bentley University.

“I am excited and honored to join a top community bank, focused on improving the lives of clients and making a significant, positive impact in the community,” Zych said in the release. “Its local markets are some of the very best, and I believe Southern First will have endless opportunities to grow and thrive over the next many years. I am eager to work alongside this great team as we drive its performance and continued success.”