Justin Strickland, First Reliance Bank President, joins Lexington Medical Center as Vice Chair

April 2, 2024

Justin Strickland, President of First Reliance, has been appointed Vice Chair of the Lexington Medical Center Board of Directors. The Lexington Medical Center Board of Directors shares a commitment to providing quality health services that meet the needs of our communities. Responsibilities of board members include strategic planning and mission, vision and values, quality and performance measurement, and monitoring and financial oversight.

Justin said of his role, “I am honored to be elected to serve as Vice Chairman of Lexington Medical Center. Serving on this board for the past three years has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my years of community service!”

Strickland was appointed in January 2021 as President of First Reliance Bank. He oversees the bank’s commercial and retail platform, driving revenue growth, and provides leadership to Human Resources. He has 39 years of banking experience, beginning his career in 1985.

 

ABOUT FIRST RELIANCE BANK

Founded in 1999, First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL.OB) is based in Florence, South Carolina, and has assets of approximately $950 million. The Company employs more than 200 professionals and has locations throughout South Carolina and central North Carolina. First Reliance has redefined community banking with a commitment to making customers’ lives better, its founding principle. We offer a full range of personalized community banking products and services for individuals, small businesses, and corporations, including a full suite of digital banking services, treasury services, a Customer Service Guarantee, and a Mortgage Service Guarantee. First Reliance also offers two unique community customer programs, which include Hometown Heroes, a package of benefits for those serving our communities, and Check ‘N Save, an outreach program for the unbanked or under-banked. Additional information about the Company is available on our website, www.firstreliance.com.