LINCOLN STEWART JOINS FIRST RELIANCE BANK AS VICE PRESIDENT AND PORTFOLIO MANAGER

Lincoln Stewart has joined First Reliance Bank as a Vice President and Portfolio Manager in Greenville, SC. In his new role, he will be responsible for underwriting and portfolio management for North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina markets.

Based out of the Downtown Greenville branch, Stewart is an experienced commercial credit underwriter with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry. Prior to joining First Reliance Bank, Stewart held key roles at various banks including as Credit Analyst, Commercial Underwriter, and Vice President. Stewart holds a Business degree with a concentration in Managerial Economics from Wofford College. He is also a graduate from the RMA Florida School of Commercial Lending.

“We are excited to welcome Lincoln to the team in Greenville,” said Rick Saunders, President and Chief Executive Officer of First Reliance Bank. “He is a highly motivated and results-driven leader and we look forward to his success with us at First Reliance Bank.”

“At First Reliance Bank, we believe that there’s more to banking than money, and we hire people that will deliver on this message,” said Brook Moore, Senior Vice President and Senior Credit Administer. “Lincoln possesses strong analytical and problem solving skills, along with the ability to cultivate lasting and trusted relationships with his teammates. These attributes will play a crucial role in his personal success, as well as the success of our customers in the North Carolina and Upstate SC communities. He is an excellent addition to our high performance culture.”