Ameris Bancorp EVP & Chief Strategy Officer LaHaise to retire effective April 30, 2026

Ameris Bancorp

James A. LaHaise, Corporate EVP and Chief Strategy Officer, will retire on April 30, 2026; Retirement Agreement signed Feb 19, 2026.
LaHaise will provide transition and support services for three months following retirement date.
Entitled to $100,000 annual retirement benefit for 10 years under SERP, subject to customary release conditions.
Outstanding time-based restricted share and performance unit awards handled per existing award agreements without modification.

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