ServisFirst appoints Jim Harper as Chief Credit Officer, Henry Abbott transitions to consultant

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.

Jim Harper, 47, appointed SVP & CCO effective April 21, 2025; salary $280K, signing bonus $75K, 3,000 RSUs vesting in 5 years.
Henry Abbott resigned as CCO effective same day; consulting fee $23,045 first month, $12,753/month thereafter, terminable after 2 months.
Harper previously EVP & Senior Credit Risk Officer at Cadence Bank; over 20 years of banking experience.
Harper eligible for min 25% bonus 2025; change-in-control agreement provides 2x salary plus avg bonus if terminated without cause.

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Departed

Henry F. Abbott

Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer

SFBS · ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.

Effective: 2025-04-21
Successor: Jim Harper
Filed: April 21, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

Mr. Harper will replace Henry F. Abbott, who previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer and resigned effective April 21, 2025.

Appointed

Jim Harper

Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer

SFBS · ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.

Effective: 2025-04-21
Filed: April 21, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

On April 21, 2025, ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Jim Harper, 47, as Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer of ServisFirst Bank (the “Bank”), effective April 21, 2025.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Henry F. Abbott resigned as Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer at ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc..

Action: resigned
Role: Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer

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Mr. Harper will replace Henry F. Abbott, who previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer and resigned effective April 21, 2025.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Jim Harper was appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer at ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc..

Action: appointed
Role: Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer

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On April 21, 2025, ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Jim Harper, 47, as Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer of ServisFirst Bank (the “Bank”), effective April 21, 2025.

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