H. Palmer Proctor, Jr. is a seasoned banking executive and corporate director. A native of Tallahassee, Florida, he earned degrees from Auburn University and The Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Georgetown University.( His career includes serving as President and Director of Fidelity Bank and Fidelity Southern Corporation (NYSE: LION), where he managed retail, consumer banking, trust, investments, operations, and commercial banking, chairing the Loan and Discount Committee and serving on various executive committees.( He previously directed the Georgia Bankers Association and served as its past chairman.(

Currently, Proctor is Chief Executive Officer of Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) and Ameris Bank, serving on both boards as CEO and Vice Chairman, with 2024 compensation of $5.47 million.( He is Lead Independent Director and Chair of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee at Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO), owning 42,946 shares as of 2023, and also directs Inspire Brands and Choate Construction Company.( Active in civic roles, he supports arts, education, and health initiatives like the Night of Hope Gala for MDA/ALS.(

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