Ameris Bank announced that Chief Strategy Officer Jim LaHaise and Chief Risk Officer Bill McKendry each has announced his intention to retire this year. “Jim and Bill have been exemplary leaders, guiding our organization with integrity and a steadfast commitment to excellence in serving our customers,” said Palmer Proctor, CEO of Ameris Bank. “On behalf of the entire Ameris team, I share our sincere gratitude for their outstanding leadership and dedicated service to Ameris Bank.” David Boggs, currently General Auditor at Ameris, will be promoted to Chief Risk Officer, following a period of transition. Boggs joined Ameris in 2018 and currently leads the Internal Audit and Credit Risk Review functions, overseeing the development and execution of audit and loan review plans, ensuring regulatory compliance and reporting results to executive leadership. Chief Governance Officer, Michael Pierson, with nearly thirty years of experience with the company, will take on executive oversight of Ameris Bank Mortgage, Ameris Bank Equipment Finance and US Premium Finance from LaHaise.
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