Mr. Proctor has served as Chief Executive Officer of Ameris Bancorp, a publicly held company ( Ameris ), and Ameris s wholly owned bank subsidiary, Ameris Bank, since July 2019. He also serves as a director of Ameris. He previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Fidelity Bank and its holding company, Fidelity Southern Corporation, until their merger with Ameris Bank and Ameris, respectively, in July 2019. Mr. Proctor previously served as Chairman of the Georgia Bankers Association. Nominee Attributes Mr. Proctor s business experience, leadership abilities and management expertise, along with his past service as a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees and Chair of the Acquisition Committee, were factors considered in connection with his nomination for reelection to the Board.