Ameris Bank Expands Commercial Industry Expertise with Key Hires

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Ameris Bank has expanded its commercial banking team with two key hires. Bill Kilburg joins as senior vice president, relationship manager, bringing over 25 years of financial services experience, including 20 years in commercial banking with BB&T (now Truist). Patrick Murphy becomes senior vice president, government relationship manager, with 30 years of government banking expertise.

Kilburg, based in Metro Atlanta, is a Florida State University graduate. Murphy, a graduate of Eastern Connecticut State University, is based in Jacksonville and will work throughout Florida. Ameris Bank President Lawton Bassett emphasized that these hires bring invaluable industry expertise, deep knowledge, and practical experience to better serve customers and drive strategic growth.

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• Addition of two experienced commercial banking veterans to the team
• Expansion of industry expertise in commercial and government banking sectors
• Potential for improved customer service and strategic growth

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ATLANTA, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bank recently welcomed two commercial banking industry veterans to its well-established team. Bill Kilburg joins Ameris as senior vice president, relationship manager and Patrick Murphy will serve as senior vice president, government relationship manager.

Based in Metro Atlanta, Kilburg brings more than 25 years' experience in the financial services industry. He spent the last 20 years in commercial banking with BB&T (now Truist), in roles of increasing responsibility ranging from senior relationship manager, market president, regional president and middle market banking manager in Metro Atlanta and Middle Georgia. He is a graduate of Florida State University.

Murphy has 30 years of government banking experience, most recently with TD Bank. He has spent his entire career in the government banking sector and brings tremendous expertise handling the unique needs of municipalities. A graduate of Eastern Connecticut State University, Murphy is based in Jacksonville and will work throughout Florida.

"Adding these established commercial banking veterans to our team brings invaluable industry expertise to Ameris," said Ameris Bank President Lawton Bassett. "Their deep knowledge combined with practical experience is the right formula to allow us to better serve our customers while driving strategic growth for our company."

About Ameris Bank 
Ameris Bank, a subsidiary of Ameris Bancorp (NYSE: ABCB), is a state-chartered bank headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Ameris operates 164 financial centers across the Southeast and serves consumer and business customers nationwide through select lending channels. Ameris manages $26.5 billion in assets as of June 30, 2024, and provides a full range of traditional banking and lending products, treasury and cash management, insurance premium financing, and mortgage and refinancing services. Learn more about Ameris at www.amerisbank.com. 

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FAQ

Who are the new hires at Ameris Bank (ABCB) announced on August 21, 2024?

Ameris Bank announced the hiring of Bill Kilburg as senior vice president, relationship manager, and Patrick Murphy as senior vice president, government relationship manager.

What experience does Bill Kilburg bring to Ameris Bank (ABCB)?

Bill Kilburg brings over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, including 20 years in commercial banking with BB&T (now Truist) in various senior roles.

What is Patrick Murphy's background in banking at Ameris Bank (ABCB)?

Patrick Murphy has 30 years of government banking experience, most recently with TD Bank, and has spent his entire career in the government banking sector.

How does Ameris Bank (ABCB) expect these hires to impact their business?

Ameris Bank expects these hires to bring invaluable industry expertise, allowing them to better serve customers and drive strategic growth for the company.