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SouthState Bank Corp appoints former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse to board of directors
SouthState Bank Corp
- Board expanded from 14 to 15 members; Sasse fills the new seat effective Oct. 21, 2025.
- Sasse, 53, served as U.S. Senator for Nebraska (2015-2023) and president of the University of Florida.
- Sasse deemed independent under NYSE rules; no family relationships or reportable transactions.
- He also serves on the board of Strategic Education Inc. (SEI) since April 2024.
- Compensation will be consistent with other non-employee directors; committee assignments pending.