Southern First Bancshares, Inc. and Southern First Bank Appoints Michael D. Dowling as Chief Operating Officer, Effective February 15, 2023

On January 25, 2023, Michael D. Dowling, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) and Southern First Bank (the “Bank” and together with the Company, the “Employer”), notified the Employer that he is resigning from his roles with the Employer, effective February 15, 2023. Mike has served as Southern First's executive vice president and chief financial officer since 2011 and as chief operating officer since July 2019. He has over 25 years of experience in the banking industry.

Mr. Dowling was previously employed with KPMG LLP from 1994 until 2011, including most recently as an Audit Partner (2005-2011) and a member of KPMG's Financial Services practice. He is a 1993 graduate of Clemson University, with a degree in Accounting and is a certified public accountant in South Carolina and North Carolina.