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Ameris Bancorp Company Culture
Ameris Bancorp Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.8/5
Ameris Bancorp's Overall Culture is rated D+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
BTeam
C+Executive Team
CWork Culture
C-Leadership
C-Ameris Bancorp CEO
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Edwin Hortman
74 /100
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Diversity at Ameris Bancorp
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Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-20
Ameris Bancorp employees are -20% more likely to recommend Ameris Bancorp as a great place to work
| 40% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 60% | Detractors |
Working at Ameris Bancorp
Working at Ameris Bancorp is rated below average by 7 employees, across various culture dimensions. Ameris Bancorp employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Outlook and Manager have the most room for improvement, putting Ameris Bancorp’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Ameris Bancorp was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Ameris Bancorp
D+
Overall Company Culture at Ameris Bancorp is rated D+
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25%
Ameris Bancorp ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1-10 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterAmeris Bancorp Employee Reviews
Out of 7 Ameris Bancorp employee reviews, 33% were positive. The remaining 67% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Ameris Bancorp improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 33% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 67% |
Positive Reviews From Ameris Bancorp Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Based on the job I do I feel like I make more than others in my position at comparable banks.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?I love our customers. They have been there for years so it begins to feel like a familial relationship.
Constructive Feedback From Ameris Bancorp Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Valuing the employees who have helped them grow .
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Caring about the employees more than caring about the bottom line! They are so worried about expanding and growing market share they don't support their existing employees enough.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?If it were not such a negative environment we would have a much better experience working together. There is a lot of negative talk but as a whole we support each other.
Ameris Bancorp Company Information
Ameris Bancorp Mission, Vision & Values
Ameris Bancorp Mission Statement
To be a major financial service provider through empowered employees creating a positive community impact and delivering a competitive shareholder return.
Ameris Bancorp Vision Statement
“To be a high-performing community bank providing an exceptional customer experience with well trained, empowered employees.”
Ameris Bancorp Values
- Character
- Service
- Values
| Headquarter | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.amerisbank.com |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | ABCB |
Ameris Bancorp Competitors
Ameris Bancorp competitors include BOK Financial Corporation, HomeTrust Bancshares, and First Community Bank. Ameris Bancorp ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Ameris Bancorp compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Ameris Bancorp Employees
7 employees at Ameris Bancorp have reviewed Ameris Bancorp across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 7 Ameris Bancorp employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Ameris Bancorp are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Ameris Bancorp, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Ameris Bancorp are pleased with their team. 7 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. Less than half believe the meetings at Ameris Bancorp are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
Overall, the employees at Ameris Bancorp are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Ameris Bancorp - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Ameris Bancorp KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Ameris Bancorp's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Ameris Bancorp employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Ameris Bancorp CEO & Leadership
Ameris Bancorp CEO - Edwin Hortman
74 /100
Edwin’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Compared to Ameris Bancorp’s competitors, Edwin Hortman ranks right above BOK Financial Corporation CEO Stacy Kymes. Under Hortman’s leadership, Ameris Bancorp employee respondents are most happy about their Team and the company’s Executive Team. Outlook and Manager are two areas, according to respondents, where Ameris Bancorp could stand to see real improvement.
Ameris Bancorp Leadership
The Ameris Bancorp Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Edwin Hortman, Chief Information Officer, EVP, Chief Information Officer of Ameris Bank and EVP of Ameris Bank Joseph Kissel, and Executive VP & COO Dennis J. Zember Jr.
Edwin Hortman CEO / President
Edwin Hortman serves as the CEO / President of Ameris Bancorp.
Joseph Kissel Chief Information Officer, EVP, Chief Information Officer of Ameris Bank and EVP of Ameris Bank
Mr. Joseph Kissel, also known as Joe, has been the Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President at Ameris Bank... read more
Dennis J. Zember Jr. Executive VP & COO
Mr. Dennis J. Zember, Jr. has been Chief Executive Officer of Ameris Bank since January 1, 2018. Mr. Zember has served... read more
Andrew B. Cheney Non-Employee Advisor
Mr. Andrew B. Cheney has been Non-Employee Advisor of Ameris Bancorp and Ameris Bank since December 31, 2017. Mr. Cheney... read more
Robert P. Lynch Independent Director and Director of Ameris Bank
Mr. Robert P. Lynch serves as a Vice President of Lynch Management Company. Mr. Lynch operates Motor Finance Company in... read more
Stephen A. Melton J.D. Executive VP & General Counsel
Mr. Stephen A. Melton, J.D., also known as Steve, has been Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Ameris... read more
Nicole S. Stokes Executive VP, CFO & Principal Accounting Officer
Ms. Nicole S. Stokes has been Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Ameris Bancorp and Ameris Bank... read more
Cindi H. Lewis Chief Administrative Officer, EVP & Corporate Secretary
Ms. Cindi H. Lewis has been the Chief Administrative Officer of Ameris Bank since May 2006 and has been its Corporate... read more
Jon S. Edwards Chief Credit Officer, EVP, Chief Credit Officer of Ameris Bank and EVP of Ameris Bank
Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer of Ameris Bancorp since May 2005. Executive Vice President and... read more
Diversity & Inclusion at Ameris Bancorp
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Ameris Bancorp across various culture dimensions.
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Ameris Bancorp PTO
Ameris Bancorp's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Ameris Bancorp's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Ameris Bancorp's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Ameris Bancorp
Who is the CEO of Ameris Bancorp?
Ameris Bancorp CEO is Edwin Hortman, their score by employees is 74
What is Ameris Bancorp eNPS?
The eNPS for Ameris Bancorp is -20
What is Ameris Bancorp revenue?
Ameris Bancorp revenue is $355M
Who are Ameris Bancorp competitors?
Ameris Bancorp main competitors are BOK Financial Corporation, HomeTrust Bancshares, First Community Bank
Who is Ameris Bancorp leadership?
Joseph Kissel, Dennis J. Zember Jr. & Andrew B. Cheney are part of Ameris Bancorp leadership, Edwin Hortman is the CEO
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