Greenville, S.C. (April 2, 2025) - Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, is pleased to welcome Beth Byerley as Market Executive and Senior Vice President.

In her role, Beth will grow Southern First’s presence in the Triangle and lead the bank’s expansion to Cary, North Carolina. Byerley joins Southern First with over 30 years of experience in banking, starting in commercial lending after completing her bachelor’s degree and MBA at Gannon University. Originally from Pennsylvania, she moved to North Carolina early in her career. While balancing her work, motherhood and volunteering, Beth spent time growing her credit expertise in Portfolio Manager and Credit Analyst roles. In recent years, Beth has returned to commercial lending with a renewed passion for building relationships. She was drawn to Southern First’s unique culture of authentic hospitality and its simple and focused mission of impacting lives in the communities it serves. Outside of the office, Beth serves on the boards of the Cary Chamber of Commerce and The Carying Place, which helps provide financial literacy and transitional housing to working families.  

“Beth has a proven track record of building long-lasting relationships in the Triangle. We are excited for Beth to lead the way as we look to expand with a future office in Cary, North Carolina," said Art Seaver, Chief Executive Officer.