SouthState is starting the year with a bold move to strengthen its revenue engine, announcing the addition of 32 seasoned producers across key markets. This infusion of top-tier talent underscores SouthState's commitment to expanding market share, deepening client relationships and delivering sustainable growth in 2026 and beyond.
"These hires represent a significant investment in our future," said Richard Murray, SouthState president. "By attracting proven leaders from respected institutions, we're enhancing our ability to execute on strategic priorities — driving commercial, mortgage and wealth management growth, while maintaining disciplined risk management. Their expertise positions us to capitalize on opportunities in high-growth regions and deliver long-term value for shareholders."
The producers joining SouthState's roster include:
- Greg Atkinson – regional director of commercial and industrial banking, Denver
- D Baron – mortgage sales manager, Dallas
- Patrick Brann – CRE relationship manager, Dallas
- Jamie Coleman – middle market team leader, Atlanta
- Jacob Egly – mortgage regional sales manager, Houston
- Mariam Ehsani – premier private banker, Houston
- Patrick Hellen – commercial relationship manager, Huntsville
- Albino (Al) Hernandez – commercial relationship manager, Houston
- Brett Hinson – commercial relationship manager, Houston
- Angela Holliday – director of business strategy & regional manager, San Antonio
- Lee King – middle market relationship manager, Raleigh
- Jeffrey Levinson – commercial relationship manager, Miami
- Heather Loeb – commercial relationship manager, Fort Collins
- Frank Lynch – CRE relationship manager, Birmingham
- Michael Malesick – middle market relationship manager, Nashville
- Ali Mirza – commercial relationship manager, Houston
- Manny Opoku Jr. – premier private banker, Raleigh
- Rachel Pechacek – commercial relationship manager, Waco
- Anthony Perez – area executive, Tampa
- Collin Pettell – commercial relationship manager, Birmingham
- Adna Romero – commercial relationship manager, Longmont, Co.
- Mark Schmidt – commercial relationship manager, Greeley
- Greg Sheldon – commercial relationship manager, Denver
- Chuck Shelton – commercial relationship team lead, Houston
- Jerry Smith – commercial relationship manager, Jacksonville
- Zack Stanfield – director of EFG syndications, indirect markets, Tampa
- Lisa Streat – premier private banker, Richmond
- James Stueckler – middle market relationship manager, Charlotte
- Doug Thormahlen – commercial relationship manager, Englewood
- Walter Torres – commercial relationship manager, Atlanta
- Thomas Vo – commercial relationship manager, Houston
- Bon Vuong – commercial relationship team lead, Houston