James A. Bennett

Mr. Bennett has been South Carolina Mid-South Area Executive for First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (First Citizens) in Columbia, South Carolina since January 2015. Prior to that, he served as Executive Vice President, Director of Public Affairs and Chief Diversity Officer. Before joining First Citizens, he became the youngest bank president in South Carolina when he was named President of Victory Savings Bank in 1989.

Mr. Bennett previously served on the board of SCANA Corporation from 1997 until its merger with Dominion Energy, having most recently served as Chair of the Compensation Committee.

Director Biography

He currently serves as a director of Claflin

University, Prisma Health, and the University of South Carolina Educational Foundation, and has been actively involved with the Columbia Urban League for more than 25 years, having previously served as League Chairman.

Mr. Bennett received his undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina.