Stephen Whatley
Director/Board Member at Alabama Bankers Association, Inc.
Net worth: 8 M $ as of 2024-04-29
Profile
Stephen W.
Whatley was the founder of Southern States Bancshares, Inc. (founded in 2007) where he held the title of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 2014 to 2023.
He is currently a Director at Alabama Bankers Association, Inc. and Wetlands America Trust, Inc. Mr. Whatley has also held former positions as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Southern States Bank, Director at Ducks Unlimited, Inc., Director at Community Action Agency, Director at The Colonial Bank of East-Central Alabama, Market President at Colonial Bank (Montgomery, Alabama), Vice President-Commercial Lender at AmSouth Bank (Birmingham, Alabama), and Vice President at Trust Company Bank (6363).
He obtained his undergraduate degree from Auburn University and his graduate degree from California State University-Los Angeles.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-19 | 341,005 ( 3.84% ) | 8 M $ | 2024-04-29 |
Stephen Whatley active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Alabama Bankers Association, Inc.
 Alabama Bankers Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Alabama Bankers Association, Inc. is a non-profit organisation, which operates as an association of banks. It provides a variety of member services, including publications, educational seminars and schools, as well as state and federal legislative updates. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Montgomery, AL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Wetlands America Trust, Inc.
 Wetlands America Trust, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Part of Ducks Unlimited, Inc., Wetlands America Trust, Inc. provides financial and philanthropic support services. The company is based in Memphis, TN. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Stephen Whatley
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Southern States Bank
 Southern States Bank Regional BanksFinance Part of Southern States Bancshares, Inc., Southern States Bank (Alabama) is a financial institution that offers exceptional services to its clients. The company is based in Anniston, AL. Mark A. Chambers has been the CEO of the company since March 16, 2022. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
| SOUTHERN STATES BANCSHARES, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2023-04-27 |
Colonial Bank (Montgomery, Alabama)
 Colonial Bank (Montgomery, Alabama) Regional BanksFinance Colonial Bank NA provides commercial banking services. It offers certificates of deposits, loans, cash management, and electronic banking services. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Montgomery, AL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2005-12-31 |
| The Colonial Bank of East-Central Alabama | Director/Board Member | 1999-12-31 |
| AmSouth Bank (Birmingham, Alabama) | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1981-12-31 |
Training of Stephen Whatley
| Auburn University | Undergraduate Degree |
| California State University-Los Angeles | Graduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| SOUTHERN STATES BANCSHARES, INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 9 |
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Alabama Bankers Association, Inc.
Alabama Bankers Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Alabama Bankers Association, Inc. is a non-profit organisation, which operates as an association of banks. It provides a variety of member services, including publications, educational seminars and schools, as well as state and federal legislative updates. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Montgomery, AL. | Commercial Services |
Southern States Bank
Southern States Bank Regional BanksFinance Part of Southern States Bancshares, Inc., Southern States Bank (Alabama) is a financial institution that offers exceptional services to its clients. The company is based in Anniston, AL. Mark A. Chambers has been the CEO of the company since March 16, 2022. | Finance |
Colonial Bank (Montgomery, Alabama)
Colonial Bank (Montgomery, Alabama) Regional BanksFinance Colonial Bank NA provides commercial banking services. It offers certificates of deposits, loans, cash management, and electronic banking services. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Montgomery, AL. | Finance |
| AmSouth Bank (Birmingham, Alabama) | Finance |
| Trust Company Bank (6363) | Finance |
Wetlands America Trust, Inc.
Wetlands America Trust, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Part of Ducks Unlimited, Inc., Wetlands America Trust, Inc. provides financial and philanthropic support services. The company is based in Memphis, TN. | Miscellaneous |
Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
 Ducks Unlimited, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ducks Unlimited, Inc. provides wetlands and waterfowl conservation. is the world's leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation. The firm guided by science and dedicated to program efficiency, works toward the wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Commercial Services |
| Community Action Agency | |
| The Colonial Bank of East-Central Alabama |
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