Our History
In 1900, 16 bankers came together to form a trade association to promote the common interests of banks throughout South Carolina. More than a century later, bankers continue to carry on a professional tradition that has one of the deepest and long-running roles in the country – that of serving as the pre-eminent provider of financial services for individuals, businesses, and communities. With 53 charter members, the Association held its first formal convention in Columbia in April 1902. Annual dues were fixed at $5 for banks with capital of $50,000 or less and $10 for wealthier banks. The association grew rapidly and by 1910 – with 263 of the state’s 267 banks enrolled – ranked first in the nation in percentage of membership.
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Through war, panic, depressions, recessions, and deregulation, the SCBA has shaped policy and served communities in South Carolina.Â
Our Staff
Fred Green
President & Chief Executive Officer
Rick Green
Chief Operating Officer
Anne Gillespie
Senior Vice President, Conferences & Conventions
Neil Rashley
Senior Vice President & General Counsel, Legislative & Regulatory
Carolyn Laffitte Bradley
Senior Vice President,
Products & Services
Bonnie Nelson
Administrative Assistant
Israel Reeves
Controller
