Dirk Ledford

Dirk Ledford has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Dirk'smost recent role is as Atlanta Market President at Paragon Bank & Paragon Financial Solutions, starting in 2023. Prior to this, they served as SVP Commercial Banker at SouthState Bank from 2022. From 2016 to 2022, they worked at Atlantic Capital Bank as a Commercial Banker, SVP. Before that, they were a Private Banking Relationship Manager at Community & Southern Bank from 2015 to 2016. Dirk also worked as a Senior Business Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2013 to 2015, a Commercial Banker at Midtown Bank & Trust Company from 2011 to 2013, and held multiple roles at Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Company, including Private Banker, Wealth Relationship Manager, and Senior Financial Specialist from 2004 to 2011. Prior to their career in banking, they held positions as a Sales Rep at In-Zone Brands from 2001 to 2003 and as a Mixologist at Reynolds Plantation from 1998 to 2001.

Dirk Ledford obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Economics from Georgia College & State University. Dirk completed this degree between 1997 and 2001. Additionally, in January 2004, Dirk obtained certifications in Series 7, 6, and 63. It is not specified where these certifications were obtained from.