Steven T. Prichett

About Steven T. Prichett

Seasoned Expertise in Board, Private Equity and C-Suite Advisory> Tenured Experience in M&A, Acquisition Finance and Debt & Equity Capital Markets> Strategic and Transformational Leadership in Revenue Generation & Team-Building* Leading SouthState’s transformational growth initiatives for U.S. Specialized Industries & U.S. Western Region Middle Market Banking (focused on Texas and Colorado)* Prior 20+ year Executive at JPMorgan Chase inclusive of Corporate Finance, Specialized Industries and Commercial Middle Market* Private Equity-Backed M&A responsibility at Cadence Bancorp LLC; owned approval of all new loan volume (primarily Commercial Middle Market) during the initial 24-month turnaround tenure of acquired banks, increasing new loans from $0 to over $5 billion with \"clean\" regulatory results* Bank Turnaround and Value Optimization Consultant at Alvarez & Marsal* Serial Finance Entrepreneur creating and accelerating four distinct businesses from startup to market leadership* Successfully navigated through multiple recessions while generating significant increases to the That Delivers Credibility: To Private Equity Sponsors, Boards & C-Suite, Shareholders & Equity Markets, Prospective New Client Base and TalentBoard Advisory and Execution: Recruited by former JPMorgan leadership as first hire to join an entrepreneurial, newly formed bank holding company ($1 billion initial capital raise) to lead prospective M&A bank purchase portfolio diligence and turnaround in acquiring and transforming underperforming banks in tandem with the hiring and revenue initiatives of new bankers recruited to accelerate growthOrganizational Strategy and Transformation Management Expertise: Proven track record of success in creating, transforming, planning, organizing, leading, and mentoring resources and talent within multibillion-dollar groups designed to maximize revenue and strategic objectives

Experience

1. Executive Managing Director U s Specialized Industries & U s Western Region Middle Market Banking

   SouthState Bank

   Feb 2026 — Present

   Leading SouthState’s transformational growth initiatives for U.S. Specialized Industries & U.S. Western Region Middle Market Banking (focused on Texas and nearly $70B in assets, SouthState (NYSE: SSB) distinguishes through its decentralized leadership structure, relationship-driven culture and resulting positive client alternative to “mega banks”, while executing key advisory, banking and corporate finance capabilities. SSB is a deeply aligned group of high-performing professionals operating with the same DNA across every market through a trusted advisor approach designed for the benefit of the very best client outcomes. SSB also strives to be a source of strength, help, hope and security in its respective communities through enabling team members to pursue their ultimate purpose in life - their personal faith, their family, and their service to community.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance

• Post-Graduate

  Night School (while full time at JPM): Supplemental Accounting hours (24) required for CPA licensing