Southern First Bancshares CRO William M. Aiken III resigns effective March 31, 2025

SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC

William M. Aiken III, Chief Risk Officer since 2021, will resign on March 31, 2025.
CEO Art Seaver expressed appreciation for Aiken's leadership; no successor named.
Aiken cited a new opportunity; company states he leaves with mixed emotions.
Aiken had also served as executive credit risk officer since 2020 and has 25+ years in banking.

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William M. Aiken, III

Chief Risk Officer

SFST · SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC

Effective: 2025-03-31
Filed: March 13, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

On March 10, 2025, William M. Aiken, III, Chief Risk Officer of Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) and Southern First Bank (the “Bank” and together with the Company, the “Employer”), notified the Employer that he is resigning from his roles with the Employer, effective March 31, 2025.

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William M. Aiken, III resigned as Chief Risk Officer at SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC.

Action: resigned
Role: Chief Risk Officer

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On March 10, 2025, William M. Aiken, III, Chief Risk Officer of Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) and Southern First Bank (the “Bank” and together with the Company, the “Employer”), notified the Employer that he is resigning from his roles with the Employer, effective March 31, 2025.

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