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SouthState Bank

SCBiz Staff // June 22, 2026//

SouthState Bank

SCBiz Staff // June 22, 2026//

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Bill Medich, EVP, South Carolina Group President, SouthState Bank

For more than 90 years, SouthState Bank has helped individuals, families and businesses navigate financial decisions while building lasting relationships across the Southeast. What began with a commitment to serving customers through trusted guidance has evolved into a regional banking institution serving more than 1.5 million customers across multiple states.

Under the leadership of Bill Medich and SouthState’s South Carolina team, the bank continues to balance innovation with the personal connections that have defined its culture for decades. Throughout changing economic conditions and a rapidly evolving financial services industry, SouthState has expanded its reach through strategic growth and the successful integration of numerous community banks while maintaining a focus on soundness and long-term stability.

The company’s core values — including local market leadership, meaningful relationships and a greater purpose — guide its approach to serving customers and communities. With more than 6,000 employees, SouthState continues to invest in its people, strengthen local communities and deliver modern banking solutions while remaining grounded in the relationship-driven principles that have fueled its longevity.

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