ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares, announced the hiring of Jim Harper as Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer. A seasoned leader with more than two decades of experience in credit risk and portfolio management, Harper will oversee the Bank’s credit administration and approval processes, working closely with leadership to support the Bank’s continued growth and prudent lending practices.

“Jim Harper brings a wealth of experience and a strong reputation for sound credit judgment and strategic insight,” stated Tom Broughton, ServisFirst Bank Chairman, CEO and President. “We are confident Jim’s leadership will continue to strengthen our credit platform as we build upon our strong foundation.”

Harper joins ServisFirst Bank with over 20 years of experience in the banking industry, including more than a decade in senior credit roles with regional financial institutions. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President, Senior Credit Risk Officer within a corporate banking group, where he played a critical role in credit decisioning and administration. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics from Mississippi State University and a Master of Business Administration from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University.

The current ServisFirst Bank Chief Credit Officer, Henry Abbott, will be stepping down from his role and transitioning into a consulting position within the Bank. Abbott will continue to support the credit team in a new capacity during this transition period.