Lori Lemons

Lori Lemons is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in capital markets and operational leadership across multiple financial institutions. Currently serving as Capital Markets Senior Vice President at South State Bank since June 2014, Lori successfully built a profitable capital markets business at predecessor Park Sterling Bank. Previous roles include Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President at CertusBank, where Lori established a capital markets platform, and Senior Change Manager at Bank of America, overseeing significant enterprise stress testing initiatives with a budget exceeding $30 million. Lori's background also includes senior consulting and managerial positions that emphasize business strategy, risk management, and technological integration within the financial sector. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a degree in Business Administration, Lori's expertise spans areas such as investment banking, foreign exchange, and structured finance.