Greer State Bank Appoints Boyd and Williams as Senior Vice Presidents

August 28, 2012

GREER, SC – August 28, 2012 – Greer State Bank proudly announces the promotion of two banking veterans to senior vice president positions.  Jim Boyd has been named as Senior Vice President and Commercial Lending Manager responsible for the activities, direction and results of the commercial team at Greer State Bank.  Jim has been with the bank for five years and has been involved in the banking industry for 19 years.  He is a graduate of The Citadel, the South Carolina Bankers School, and the School of Banking at Louisiana State University (LSU).  Within the Greer community, Jim is a board member and Chairman of Greer Community Ministries, Co-President of the Riverside High School Athletic Booster Club, a member of the Greer Chamber of Commerce Leadership Committee, and a member of Greer First Presbyterian Church. 

Greer State Bank also appointed Tommy Williams as Senior Vice President and Branch Manager of the North Main Street location in Greer.  Tommy is responsible for the daily operation of the branch and all lending functions that occur at that location.  He has been with Greer State Bank his entire 21 year banking career.  Tommy received his undergraduate business degree from Furman University and a master’s degree from the University of South Carolina.  He is also a graduate of the South Carolina Bankers School.      

 “We’re very proud to have Jim and Tommy on our leadership team as they each offer a depth of financial expertise that serves customers well,” said R. Dennis Hennett, President and CEO.  “Our people are not just astute bankers, they also enjoy community involvement and getting to know customers on a personal level.  Both Jim and Tommy are skilled in these areas and do a great job understanding customer needs and offering practical financial solutions that work.”    

 About Greer State Bank

Now in its twenty-third year of operations, Greer State Bank serves the greater Greer community with three branch offices and a fourth branch office in the Taylors community.  Greer Bancshares Incorporated trades in the over the counter market and is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol GRBS.  More information on Greer State Bank can be found on the company website at http://www.GreerStateBank.com.