Greer Bancshares Incorporated names President and Chief Executive Officer

Greer Bancshares Incorporated today reported that effective immediately, J. Richard Medlock, Jr. has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Greer Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiary Greer State Bank. Medlock will also serve as a member of the board of directors for both entities.

Since its inception in 1988, Medlock initially began his career with Greer State Bank as an Internal Auditor, then Chief Financial Officer for 23 years, and most recently, interim President and CEO.  “Rick has served with distinction and excellence in every position he has held at the Bank,” said Gary M. Griffin, Chairman of the Board of Greer Bancshares and Greer State Bank. “He has shown true leadership and has been a steadying influence throughout the history of the Bank. We are delighted to have Rick serve in this important role as we continue to make banking at Greer State Bank an exceptionally rewarding experience.”

Following this announcement, the company promotes John Hobbs, Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Risk Officer for the Bank, as their new Chief Financial Officer. “John brings over twenty-eight years of experience in the banking industry that includes fourteen years serving as CFO at community banks,” stated Medlock.  “Having joined our bank five years ago, we congratulate him on this promotion and appreciate his continued service to the bank.”

About Greer State Bank

Now in its twenty-eighth year of operations, Greer State Bank serves the greater Greer community with three branch offices, a fourth branch office in the Taylors community and a mortgage/business lending office in Clemson. Greer State Bank is FDIC Insured and an Equal Housing Lender. More information on Greer State Bank can be found on the company website at http://www.GreerStateBank.com.