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\n WINTER HAVEN, Fla.<\/span>, Jan. 21, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0SouthState (NYSE: SSB) is starting the year with a bold move to strengthen its revenue engine, announcing the addition of 32 seasoned producers across key markets. This infusion of top-tier talent underscores SouthState’s commitment to expanding market share, deepening client relationships and delivering sustainable growth in 2026 and beyond.<\/p>\n

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“These hires represent a significant investment in our future,” said Richard Murray, SouthState president. “By attracting proven leaders from respected institutions, we’re enhancing our ability to execute on strategic priorities \u2014 driving commercial, mortgage and wealth management growth, while maintaining disciplined risk management. Their expertise positions us to capitalize on opportunities in high-growth regions and deliver long-term value for shareholders.”<\/p>\n

The producers joining SouthState’s roster include:<\/p>\n

\n Greg Atkinson<\/b>
\n \u2013 regional director of commercial and industrial banking<\/b>, Denver \u2013 joins SouthState after serving as commercial banking market manager with BOK Financial for 15 years.<\/p>\n

\n D Baron<\/b>
\n \u2013 mortgage sales manager<\/b>, Dallas \u2013 brings more than two decades of proven mortgage experience. Previously with Truist, she is experienced in portfolio and specialty lending.<\/p>\n

\n Patrick Brann \u2013 CRE relationship manager<\/b>, Dallas \u2013 has an extensive career in tailoring financing solutions and managing credit risk to support business growth. He was previously with JPMorganChase for more than 20 years.<\/p>\n

\n Jamie Coleman \u2013 middle market team leader<\/b>, Atlanta \u2013 comes to the role with more than 30 years of experience driving middle-market growth through capital restructuring, relationship strategy and banker development. He most recently served as managing director, National Corporate Banking for CIBC US.<\/p>\n

\n Jacob Egly \u2013 mortgage regional sales manager<\/b>, Houston \u2013 brings 25 years’ experience to the role. Egly was previously with First Horizon Bank.<\/p>\n

\n Mariam Ehsani \u2013 premier private banker<\/b>, Houston \u2013 delivers tailored financial solutions to high-net-worth clients. Previously at PNC, her areas of expertise include customized lending solutions, risk management and client relationship development.<\/p>\n

\n Patrick Hellen \u2013 commercial relationship manager<\/b>, Huntsville \u2013 joins SouthState after 10 years in the medical sales industry.<\/p>\n

\n Albino (Al) Hernandez \u2013 commercial relationship manager<\/b>, Houston \u2013 is a senior Commercial & Industrial banker, bringing a wide range bank experience, including former market leader, former bank CEO, and former FDIC examiner. Hernandez joins SouthState from BOK Financial, where he worked with growth-oriented commercial entities seeking acquisition financing and other growth strategies.<\/p>\n

\n Brett Hinson \u2013 commercial relationship manager<\/b>, Houston \u2013\u00a0joins SouthState Bank from Amegy Bank and brings seven years of experience in commercial and middle-market banking, advising clients on credit, treasury and relationship-based financial solutions.<\/p>\n

\n Angela Holliday \u2013 director of business strategy & regional manager<\/b>, San Antonio \u2013 brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served as president of a San Antonio-based registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, led financial advisors across Texas, and managed all operations and compliance functions for both advisory and brokerage firms. Holliday was previously with Frost Bank.<\/p>\n

\n Lee King \u2013 middle market relationship manager<\/b>, Raleigh \u2013 has spent almost 20 years in the middle market and commercial banking sector at Wells Fargo, where he most recently held the position of executive director, senior lead commercial banking relationship manager.<\/p>\n

\n Jeffrey Levinson \u2013<\/b>
\n commercial relationship manager<\/b>, Miami \u2013 specializes in commercial real estate, SBA lending, professional loans and treasury management.<\/p>\n

\n Heather Loeb \u2013 commercial relationship manager<\/b>, Fort Collins \u2013 provides banking and lending solutions for small to mid-sized businesses. Loeb was previously at JPMorganChase.<\/p>\n

\n Frank Lynch \u2013 CRE relationship manager<\/b>, Birmingham \u2013 focuses on commercial real estate. Lynch was previously with Synovus, where he served as a commercial banker for several years.<\/p>\n

\n Michael Malesick \u2013 middle market relationship manager<\/b>, Nashville \u2013 joins SouthState after almost 15 years at PNC, where he held various roles of increasing responsibility, covering the state of Tennessee.<\/p>\n

\n Ali Mirza \u2013 commercial relationship manager<\/b>, Houston \u2013 focuses on CRE and C&I in his role at SouthState. Mirza was previously with Bank of America and has been in Commercial Banking for more than 20 years.<\/p>\n

\n Manny Opoku Jr. \u2013 premier private banker<\/b>, Raleigh \u2013 with more than 14 years of industry experience, Opoku is focused on developing and managing business banking and private wealth client relationships.<\/p>\n

\n Rachel Pechacek \u2013 commercial relationship manager<\/b>, Waco \u2013 specializes in commercial and real estate lending, with a background in credit analysis.<\/p>\n

\n Anthony Perez \u2013 area executive<\/b>, Tampa \u2013 oversees the growth and success of SouthState’s commercial banking division in Hillsborough County. Perez has built deep roots in the Tampa area over the years as an executive at regional banks.<\/p>\n

\n Collin Pettell \u2013 commercial relationship manager<\/b>, Birmingham \u2013 has been a commercial banker since 2018 focused on serving the needs of commercial and real estate clients in the Birmingham market.<\/p>\n

\n Adna Romero \u2013 commercial relationship manager<\/b>, Longmont, Co. \u2013 is an experienced banker with 26 years of experience at the retail, lending and commercial banking levels of the industry.<\/p>\n

\n Mark Schmidt<\/b>
\n \u2013 commercial relationship manager<\/b>, Greeley \u2013 joins SouthState Bank with 35 years of experience as an executive with two community-based banks on Front Range of Northern Colorado. Schmidt has deep ties and business relationships and is skilled in commercial lending, deposit gathering and portfolio management.<\/p>\n

\n Greg Sheldon \u2013 commercial relationship manager<\/b>, Denver \u2013 comes to SouthState after five years at the Bank of Oklahoma, where he served as commercial banking team leader.<\/p>\n

\n Chuck Shelton \u2013 commercial relationship team lead<\/b>, Houston \u2013 is a skilled commercial banker joining SouthState from BOK Financial, where he previously held the roles of commercial team lead and corporate banker.<\/p>\n

\n Jerry Smith \u2013 commercial relationship manager<\/b>, Jacksonville \u2013 has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and comes to SouthState from Bank OZK.<\/p>\n

\n Zack Stanfield \u2013 director of EFG syndications, indirect markets<\/b>, Tampa \u2013 joins SouthState from Regions Bank. With nearly 10 years in an indirect coverage position, he is focused on growing and managing bank exposure through equipment finance capital markets.<\/p>\n

\n Lisa Streat \u2013 premier private banker<\/b>, Richmond \u2013 licensed financial professional, bringing decades of experience advising high net worth clients on issues related to wealth accumulation and risk management.\u00a0She brings previous senior leadership experience from First Horizon and Truist.<\/p>\n

\n James Stueckler \u2013 middle market relationship manager<\/b>, Charlotte \u2013 serves middle market clients in the greater Charlotte area. Stueckler has 10 years of C&I lending experience and was previously at Regions Bank.<\/p>\n

\n Doug Thormahlen<\/b>
\n \u2013 commercial relationship manager<\/b>, Englewood \u2013 has an extensive career in banking, ranging from real estate lending to business banking. He specializes in commercial lending, underwriting and credit.<\/p>\n

\n Walter Torres \u2013 commercial relationship manager<\/b>, Atlanta \u2013 is an experienced relationship manager with nearly 20 years at JPMorganChase.<\/p>\n

\n Thomas Vo<\/b>
\n \u2013 commercial relationship manager<\/b>, Houston \u2013 brings 30 years’ experience to his role at SouthState. Vo has held various management and production positions in Commercial Lending.<\/p>\n

\n Bon Vuong \u2013 commercial relationship team lead<\/b>, Houston \u2013 has more than two decades of experience in commercial lending and relationship building, driving revenue growth and market expansion in the Greater Houston market.<\/p>\n

\n SouthState Corporation (NYSE: SSB) is a financial services company headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida. SouthState Bank, N.A., the company’s nationally chartered bank subsidiary, provides consumer, commercial, mortgage and wealth management solutions to more than 1.5 million customers throughout Florida, Texas, the Carolinas, Georgia, Colorado, Alabama, Virginia and Tennessee. The bank also serves clients nationwide through its correspondent banking division. Additional information is available at <\/i>
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