Southern First Bank Hires Michael Dowling as Chief Financial Officer

GREENVILLE, SC – March 9, 2011 – Southern First Bank/Greenville First Bank announced today that Michael D. Dowling has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Effective March 17, 2011, Dowling will begin his new role at Southern First Bank.

Dowling was previously employed with KPMG LLP, where he served most recently as an Audit Partner. He has been with KPMG LLP since 1994, where he was a member of their Financial Services practice. Dowling has extensive experience working with public companies and financial institutions. He was admitted to the KPMG partnership as an Audit Partner in 2005. Dowling is a 1993 graduate of Clemson University, with a degree in Accounting. He is a certified public accountant in South Carolina and North Carolina. 

“We interviewed numerous candidates for the role of CFO, all of which were qualified to perform in this capacity, but Mike Dowling has that intangible that made him the right fit for our team. He is the right person, at the right time.  Mike’s experience and leadership skills will add significant strength to our leadership team,” said Art Seaver, CEO of Southern First Bank.  

Southern First Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Southern First Bancshares, Inc.

The company offers a complete line of banking services, including loan and deposit products, plus online banking, Bill Pay, and free ATM access nationwide. Southern First and Greenville First differentiate themselves from other banks by providing clients with dedicated relationship teams, led by senior officers, assigned to each client’s account for customized ClientFIRST® service.

For more information, please visit our website at southernfirst.com or greenvillefirst.com