John Shappley

John Shappley has extensive experience in the banking industry, with a focus on community banking. John has served in various leadership roles throughout their career, including as Community Bank President at BankFirst Financial Services since 2019, where they have built a team to establish a new branch. Prior to this, they were President and Chief Operating Officer at First Bank (MS) from 2012 to 2019, where they successfully executed a growth plan and expanded into new markets. John also served as Managing Assets (formerly Heritage Banking Group- Chief Credit Officer) at Trustmark National Bank from 2010 to 2012, where they partnered with regulators to recapitalize and restructure a small community bank during the financial crisis. Additionally, they held positions at Wells Fargo as Market President - Business Banking from 2008 to 2010, at The First, A National Banking Association as President - Northern Region from 2002 to 2008, at First State Bank as Loan Review Officer from 2000 to 2002, and at Cadence Bank as Credit Analysis Manager from 1996 to 2000. Overall, Shappley's work experience showcases their expertise in bank management, growth strategies, and community-focused banking.

John Shappley completed their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Finance and Economics from Mississippi State University's College of Business and Industry in 1997. John also attended the Louisiana State University's Graduate School of Banking from 2005 to 2007. Moreover, they pursued further education at the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking and Wharton Executive Leadership program from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, they participated in the leadership program called Leadership MS, although the exact timeframe is not specified.