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Lawton E. Bassett III ā Executive Vice President, Banking Group President and President of Ameris Bank at Ameris Bancorp
Executive Bio
Lawton E. Bassett, III, has served as Ameris Bank (Bank) President and Ameris Bancorp Banking Group President, since February 2017. Prior to his current position, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer for the Company's Georgia and Alabama regions beginning January 2016, and Regional President and Market President from 2006 to 2016. From 2003 to 2006, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Citizens Security Bank, formerly a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Prior to joining the Company, he served in various Commercial Lending and leadership roles at Barnett Bank and SunTrust.
Executive Team Culture Ratings from Ameris Bancorp Employees
BOTTOM
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