Greenville, South Carolina (November 4, 2024) - Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jimmy Bailey to Regional President in Charleston, SC.

Bailey has served as a Team Leader in Charleston since 2021, providing leadership, guidance, and expertise that has supported growth in the market since his arrival. He is passionate about building relationships, leading by example, and developing others. Bailey has a proven track record of strategic planning and operational leadership throughout his 25-year career for professional, civic, and charitable organizations. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina and is a graduate of Leadership Charleston, South Carolina Bankers School, and the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University. Bailey currently serves on the City of Charleston Planning Commission.

“Jimmy is an accomplished leader who has demonstrated a commitment to investing in his teammates and dreaming big since he joined Southern First,” stated Art Seaver, the company’s Chief Executive Officer. “We are excited to watch him excel as the leader of our growing Charleston team.”