SouthState announced a group of new hires and promotions in the Private Wealth, Small Business and Commercial Banking divisions. The bankers represent talent developed and promoted from within, veteran bankers given new roles and new team members joining SouthState from other financial institutions.

"SouthState is committed to providing our small business clients with what they need to succeed long term and our wealth clients with tools and expertise to plan for a secure future. We confidently expect these bankers to enhance our existing services and uphold the level of relationship banking we strive to maintain," said Richard Murray, SouthState president.

SouthState also announced the promotion of Joseph Brice and Rob Pregnolato. Brice, a member of SouthState since 2013 serving as regional area manager in the Foothills region and North Georgia, will serve as Small Business Banking Group Leader for the Northern Group. Pregnolato, also promoted from regional area manager, will continue serving the Treasure Coast region as Small Business Banking Group Leader for the Southern Group.

Working under Brice and Pregnolato are four new Small Business bankers, including:

• Peter Bevel – small business banker, Birmingham, Alabama

• Andrew Leech – small business banker, Daytona, Florida

• Tanesha Thrash – small business banker, LaGrange, Georgia

• Christy Truitt – small business banker, Auburn, Alabama

New Private Wealth advisors include:

• Will Barlow – portfolio manager, Atlanta, Georgia

• April Croasmun – wealth and fiduciary advisor, Jacksonville, Florida

• Jennifer Thompson – wealth and fiduciary advisor, Hilton Head, South Carolina

• Steven Wickline – senior portfolio manager, Charleston, South Carolina

SouthState also welcomes three new members of the Commercial Banking team:

• Lauren Ervin – commercial relationship manager, Jacksonville, Florida

• Matt Mehr – private capital solutions relationship manager, Raleigh, North Carolina

• Douglas Tuttle – commercial relationship manager, Athens, Georgia