ServisFirst Bank Assembles Team Of Veteran Mobile Bankers

MOBILE, Ala., April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ServisFirst Bank announces the Mobile Board of Directors and executive team to lead the Mobile region. The team is comprised of Mobile area veteran bankers formerly associated with BankTrust, as well as key industry leaders, with William 'Bibb' Lamar serving as Chairman and CEO for ServisFirst Bank Mobile.

In addition to Lamar, the Mobile Board of Directors will consist of Randy Billingsley, Stephen Crawford, Lowell Friedman, Barry Gritter, Dr. James M. Harrison, Ken Johnson and John Lewis.

Joining the current executive leadership of Alex Arendall, Senior Vice President and Jay Weber, Senior Vice President, ServisFirst Bank will be led by Mobile's top banking executives including, Bruce C. Finley, Jr. as Executive Vice President, Randall S. Adams as Senior Vice President, Commercial Banker, Becky Minto as Senior Vice President, Scott Patterson as Treasury Manager, Beth Cazalas as Vice President and Sherry Coker as Assistant Vice President.

ServisFirst Bank expanded into the Mobile market in July 2012 with the announcement of the addition of Alex Arendall, Senior Vice President, and Jay Weber, Senior Vice President. Recently ranked 14^th out of 765 for Best-Performing Community Banks between $500 million and $5 billion in assets in the US by SNL Financial, ServisFirst Bank expanded their office to take occupancy of the former BankTrust corporate building located at 100 St. Joseph Street in Downtown, Mobile, AL.

"The Bank has historically funded its expansion into new markets through a combination of internally generated funds and in-market private placements of securities to bank clients," stated Tom Broughton, President and CEO of ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. "We believe our model of having our banking clients who can also be investors in our Bank keeps the emphasis on service, which is our number one priority."

Bibb Lamar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
A seasoned Mobile banker with over 40 years of leadership responsibilities, Bibb Lamar began his banking career with Merchants National, now Regions Bank, where he spent more than 20 years in various leadership roles.  Most recently, Lamar was the CEO of BankTrust, where he served for over 20 years. A graduate of the University of Mobile, Lamar has served on the State Banking Board for several terms and also served as President of Alabama Banker's Association, where he presently serves on the Board of Directors.  

Mobile Board of Directors:

Randy Billingsley, Director
A Mobile native and graduate of The University of Alabama, Randy Billingsley is the President of Mobile Asphalt. Currently, he serves on the Board of Directors of the Alabama Asphalt Company, LLC, A-Club Charitable Foundation and Crimson Tide Foundation. Billingsley formerly served on the Board of Directors for Capstone Bank.

Stephen Crawford, Director
A graduate of Duke University and Duke University School of Law, Stephen Crawford practices litigation at Hand Arendall, LLC. He is a member of the Mobile County Bar Association and the Alabama Bar Association. Crawford has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America in the fields of corporate law and banking law for more than 20 years. Crawford formerly served on the Board of Directors for BancTrust Financial Group, Inc. and BankTrust.

Lowell Friedman, Director
A University of Alabama graduate, Lowell Friedman is the President of Creola Investment Corporation. Friedman formerly served on the Board of Directors for BancTrust Financial Group, Inc. and BankTrust.

Barry Gritter, Director
Barry Gritter is the Chairman and CEO of Gulf City Body and Trailer Works, Inc., serving in this position for more than 20 years. Gritter formerly served on the Board of Directors for BancTrust Financial Group, Inc. and BankTrust.

Dr. James M. Harrison, Director
James M. Harrison, Jr., M.D., a board certified ophthalmologist, received his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. After his residency in ophthalmology, Harrison established his private practice, Premiere Medical ENT Group. Harrison formerly served on the Board of Directors for BancTrust Financial Group, Inc. and BankTrust.

Ken Johnson, Director
A Clemson University graduate and long time Mobile resident, Johnson is majority owner of DotComPlus, LLC, which owns and operates WNSP-FM and WZEW-FM in Mobile. He is also the owner of Capitol Broadcasting Corporation, which leases radio tower sites in Texas and Tennessee and part owner and Managing Partner of Wagon Wheel Broadcasting, which owns and operates WSCH-FM in Aurora, IN and WIKI-FM in Carrolton, KY.  Johnson formerly served on the Board of Directors for BancTrust Financial Group, Inc. and BankTrust.

John Lewis, Director
John Lewis served as President and Chairman of Lewis Communications, Inc. until retirement in 2005. Currently, Lewis is Senior Partner with Lewis & Associates, LLC, a cost analysis and profit enhancement consulting firm. Lewis formerly served on the Board of Directors for BancTrust Financial Group, Inc. and BankTrust.

Mobile Executive Team:

Bruce C. Finley, Jr., Executive Vice President
Bruce Finley began his banking career in 1976 with Merchants National, now Regions Bank, where he served until joining Bank of Mobile, now BankTrust, in 1989.  He served over 20 years with Bank of Mobile/BankTrust in numerous leadership positions.  Most recently, Finley served as Executive Vice President, Senior Commercial Lender for BankTrust. He received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alabama and his MBA from the University of North Dakota.

Randall S. Adams, Senior Vice President
Randall Adams began his banking career in 1969 with Regions Bank, where he served until 1998. In 1998, Adams joined BankTrust, where he held several leadership positions, most recently Executive Vice President, Loan Administration. Adams received his Bachelor of Science from Spring Hill College. He is a graduate of the Stonier Graduate School of Banking and the National Commercial Lending School. 

Becky Minto, Senior Vice President
Becky Minto is a respected Mobile banker with over 36 years of experience, most recently serving as Senior Vice President, Head of Retail Banking for BankTrust. She is a graduate of the University of South Alabama. Additionally, Minto graduated from the Alabama Banking School and ABA School of Bank Marketing and Management.

Scott Patterson, Vice President, Cash Management
With over 19 years of banking experience, Scott Patterson joins ServisFirst Bank as Vice President, Cash Management, most recently serving as Vice President, Global Trade Finance for Regions Bank. He began his banking career in the International Banking Division with Regions Bank, where he served in various leadership positions. Patterson received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from the University of South Alabama.

Beth Cazalas, Vice President
Beth Cazalas joins ServisFirst Bank as Vice President with over 12 years of banking experience and 15 years of experience in marketing and sales, mostly recently serving at Corporate Treasury Services for BankTrust. She began her banking career with SouthTrust Bank and served as Area Retail Manager before moving to BankTrust. While with BankTrust, she served in various leadership positions. Cazalas received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from St. Louis University.

Sherry Coker, Assistant Vice President
Sherry Coker has over 10 years of experience in the banking industry, most recently serving as Retail Manager for BankTrust. Coker started her banking career in retail banking with Regions Bank, formerly known as AmSouth Bank. She received her Bachelors of Arts in Marketing and Communications from East Tennessee State University. Coker has been recognized for two consecutive years by the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce as a Top New Member Producer.

For more information about ServisFirst Bank, please visit www.servisfirstbank.com or Becky Minto at 251-694-9494.

ABOUT SERVISFIRST BANK
ServisFirst Bank is a full service bank focused on commercial banking, cash management, private banking and the professional consumer market, emphasizing competitive products, state of the art technology and a focus on quality service. Recently, The Bank announced its benchmark of success of accumulating over $2.9 billion in assets with no brokered deposits. The Bank offers sophisticated cash management products, Internet banking, home mortgage lending, remote deposit express service and highly competitive rates.

ServisFirst Bank was formed in Birmingham in May 2005, opened ServisFirst Bank Huntsville in August 2006, ServisFirst Bank Montgomery in June 2007, ServisFirst Bank Dothan in September 2008, ServisFirst Bank Pensacola in April 2011 and ServisFirst Mobile in July 2012.  ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. files periodic reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Copies of its filings may be obtained through the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or www.servisfirstbancshares.com.

More information about ServisFirst Bank, please visit www.ServisFirstBank.com.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Krista Conlin, 205-937-3777

SOURCE ServisFirst Bank

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