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Ameris Bank Appoints Brian Parks as Head of Wholesale Banking

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Slice of Finance Team
06 Nov

Key Highlights:

  • Brian Parks promoted to Head of Wholesale Banking, Ameris Bank.

  • Overseeing Treasury Management, CRE & Capital Markets, reporting to President Lawton Bassett.

  • Expanded Ameris’ Florida presence since joining in 2020.

  • Strategic leadership experience from 22 years at SunTrust/Truist.

  • Based in Atlanta, serving key Southeast markets.

Source: Business Wire

Notable Quote:

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“Brian has broad banking expertise and a proven ability to lead high performing teams. In this newly created position of head of Wholesale Banking, he will spearhead the company’s growth initiatives and build upon our strong commitment to customer service.”

Lawton Bassett, President at Ameris Bank

Our Take:

Ameris Bank’s decision to elevate Brian Parks to the Head of Wholesale Banking highlights a strategic focus on growing its wholesale banking capabilities across the Southeast. Parks brings significant experience from his tenure at both Ameris and SunTrust (now Truist), where he managed complex capital structures and led commercial teams across the region. His deep understanding of the banking landscape, particularly in high-growth markets like Florida, positions him well to lead the bank’s expansion in Treasury Management, Capital Markets, and Corporate Banking. This appointment underscores Ameris Bank's commitment to robust, customer-centered growth.