John C. Pollok

John C. Pollok joined South State Corporation in 1996 and served in several management positions while employed by the company including Chief Financial Officer, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

A native of Virginia, Pollok earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina.

Pollok is an active member of the community and serves on the board of the Columbia Urban League. He was instrumental in the creation of Drive for 5. As a result of his passion for providing financial education to children, Pollok created South State Minor Savers Program that teaches children about the history of money and encourages them to form good saving habits. Since its inception in 2005, over 10,000 children have participated in the program.