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SouthState Bank Corporation Adds Ben Sasse to Board

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SouthState Bank Corporation (NYSE: SSB) announced on October 24, 2025 that Ben Sasse has been appointed to the board of directors of both the company and its bank subsidiary, SouthState Bank, N.A.

Sasse, 53, serves as president emeritus and professor at the University of Florida's Hamilton School and previously served as the university's 13th president. He served as a U.S. senator from Nebraska from 2015–2023 and held roles on the Finance, Intelligence, Judiciary, Banking, and Budget committees. He has prior executive and advisory experience with Midland University, Boston Consulting Group, and McKinsey & Company, and currently sits on the board of Strategic Education Incorporated.

SouthState is headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida, and its bank subsidiary serves more than 1.5 million customers across multiple states and nationwide via correspondent banking.

SouthState Bank Corporation (NYSE: SSB) ha annunciato il 24 ottobre 2025 che Ben Sasse è stato nominato nel consiglio di amministrazione sia della società sia della sua controllata bancaria, SouthState Bank, N.A.

Sasse, 53 anni, è presidente emerito e professore presso la Hamilton School dell'Università della Florida e in passato è stato il 13º presidente dell'ateneo. È stato senatore degli Stati Uniti per il Nebraska dal 2015 al 2023 e ha ricoperto ruoli nei comitati Finanza, Intelligence, Giustizia, Banche e Bilancio. Ha maturato esperienze dirigenziali e di consulenza presso Midland University, Boston Consulting Group e McKinsey & Company, ed è attualmente membro del consiglio di Strategic Education Incorporated.

SouthState ha sede a Winter Haven, in Florida, e la sua controllata bancaria serve oltre 1,5 milioni di clienti in diversi stati e a livello nazionale tramite una rete di banche corrispondenti.

SouthState Bank Corporation (NYSE: SSB) anunció el 24 de octubre de 2025 que Ben Sasse ha sido designado para la junta directiva tanto de la empresa como de su filial bancaria, SouthState Bank, N.A.

Sasse, de 53 años, se desempeña como presidente emérito y profesor en la Hamilton School de la Universidad de Florida y previamente fue el 13º presidente de la universidad. Se desempeñó como senador de los Estados Unidos por Nebraska de 2015 a 2023 y ocupó cargos en los comités de Finanzas, Inteligencia, Justicia, Banca y Presupuesto. Tiene experiencia ejecutiva y de asesoría previa con Midland University, Boston Consulting Group y McKinsey & Company, y actualmente forma parte de la junta de Strategic Education Incorporated.

SouthState tiene su sede en Winter Haven, Florida, y su filial bancaria atiende a más de 1,5 millones de clientes en múltiples estados y a nivel nacional a través de la banca corresponsal.

SouthState Bank Corporation (NYSE: SSB)2025년 10월 24일에 Ben Sasse가 회사와 그 은행 자회사인 SouthState Bank, N.A. 이사의 자리에 임명되었다고 발표했습니다.

Sasse(53세)는 플로리다 대학교 해밀턴 스쿨의 명예 대통령이자 교수로 재직 중이며, 이전에는 해당 대학교의 13대 총장을 역임했습니다. 그는 2015년부터 2023년까지 네브래스카주 상원의원을 지냈고 재무, 정보, 사법, 은행, 예산 위원회에서 활동했습니다. 그는 Midland University, Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey & Company에서의 경영 및 자문 경험이 있으며 현재 Strategic Education Incorporated 이사회에서도 활동하고 있습니다.

SouthState의 본사는 플로리다주 윈터 헤이븐에 있으며 자회사 은행은 여러 주에 걸쳐 150만 명이 넘는 고객을 비롯해 대리 은행망을 통해 전국적으로 서비스를 제공합니다.

SouthState Bank Corporation (NYSE: SSB) a annoncé le 24 octobre 2025 que Ben Sasse avait été nommé au conseil d'administration tant de la société que de sa filiale bancaire, SouthState Bank, N.A.

Sasse, 53 ans, occupe le poste de président émérite et professeur à la Hamilton School de l'Université de Florida et a auparavant été le 13e président de l'université. Il a été sénateur américain du Nebraska de 2015 à 2023 et a occupé des rôles au sein des comités des finances, de l'intelligence, de la justice, de la banque et du budget. Il possède une expérience exécutive et de conseil avec Midland University, Boston Consulting Group et McKinsey & Company, et siège actuellement au conseil de Strategic Education Incorporated.

SouthState est basé à Winter Haven, en Floride, et sa filiale bancaire sert plus de 1,5 million de clients dans plusieurs États et au niveau national via la banque correspondante.

SouthState Bank Corporation (NYSE: SSB) gab am 24. Oktober 2025 bekannt, dass Ben Sasse zum Vorstand sowohl der Gesellschaft als auch ihrer Banktochter SouthState Bank, N.A. ernannt wurde.

Sasse, 53 Jahre alt, dient als emeritierter Präsident und Professor an der Hamilton School der University of Florida und war zuvor der 13. Präsident der Universität. Er diente von 2015 bis 2023 als US-Senator für Nebraska und hatte Rollen in den Ausschüssen Finanzen, Intelligenz, Justiz, Bankwesen und Haushalt. Er verfügt über vorherige Führungs- und Beratungserfahrung bei Midland University, der Boston Consulting Group und McKinsey & Company und sitzt derzeit im Vorstand von Strategic Education Incorporated.

SouthState hat seinen Sitz in Winter Haven, Florida, und seine Banktochter bedient mehr als 1,5 Millionen Kunden in mehreren Staaten und landesweit über das Korrespondenzbankgeschäft.

SouthState Bank Corporation (NYSE: SSB) أعلنت في 24 أكتوبر 2025 أن بن ساسه قد عُيِّن في مجلس إدارة كل من الشركة وشركة البنك التابعة لها، SouthState Bank, N.A.

ساسه، البالغ من العمر 53 عامًا، يشغل حالياً منصب رئيس فخري وأستاذ في Hamilton School بجامعة فلوريدا، وكان سابقاً الرئيس الثالث عشر للجامعة. خدم كسينات الولايات المتحدة من نبراسكا من 2015 حتى 2023 وتولى أدوار في لجان المالية، والمخابرات، والعدل، والبنوك، والميزانية. لديه خبرة تنفيذية واستشارية سابقة مع Midland University وBoston Consulting Group وMcKinsey & Company، ويجلس حالياً على مجلس Strategic Education Incorporated.

SouthState مقرها في Winter Haven بفلوريدا، وتخدم شركتها المصرفية التابعة أكثر من مليون ونصف المليون عميل عبر ولايات متعددة وعلى الصعيد الوطني من خلال المصرفية المراسلة.

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WINTER HAVEN, Fla., Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SouthState Bank Corporation (NYSE: SSB) announced today that Ben Sasse has been appointed to the board of directors of both the company and its bank subsidiary, SouthState Bank, N.A. 

Sasse, 53, currently serves as president emeritus and professor in the Hamilton School at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. Prior to that, Sasse served as the 13th president of the University of Florida. Sasse served from 2015 – 2023 as U.S. senator from the state of Nebraska, serving on the Finance, Intelligence, Judiciary, Banking, and Budget committees.

"We are honored to welcome Ben to our Board of Directors. His distinguished record of public service, deep insight into national and global policy, and his leadership in higher education will bring a valuable perspective to our company," said John Corbett, SouthState CEO.

Prior to his election as a U.S. senator, Sasse was the 15th president of Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska from 2010 – 2014. He has served intermittently in various government posts and as a strategic advisor to various corporate and non-profit organizations through roles with the Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey & Company, and independently. He currently serves on the board of directors of Strategic Education Incorporated (SEI) in Herndon, Virginia.

Sasse received a bachelor's degree from Harvard University, a master's from St. John's College - Annapolis campus, and two master's degrees and a doctorate from Yale University.

SouthState Bank Corporation (NYSE: SSB) is a financial services company headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida. SouthState Bank, N.A., the company's nationally chartered bank subsidiary, provides consumer, commercial, mortgage and wealth management solutions to more than 1.5 million customers throughout Florida, Texas, the Carolinas, Georgia, Colorado, Alabama, Virginia and Tennessee. The bank also serves clients nationwide through its correspondent banking division. Additional information is available at SouthStateBank.com.

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FAQ

Who was named to the board of SouthState Bank Corporation (SSB) on October 24, 2025?

Ben Sasse was appointed to the board of directors of SouthState Bank Corporation and SouthState Bank, N.A. on October 24, 2025.

What is Ben Sasse's background noted in the SouthState (SSB) appointment?

Sasse is president emeritus and professor at the University of Florida, a former U.S. senator (2015–2023), and previously served as president of Midland University.

How might Ben Sasse's experience be relevant to SouthState (NYSE: SSB)?

The company highlighted his public service, policy insight, and higher education leadership as perspectives valuable to the board.

Does the SouthState (SSB) release mention changes to executive management or operations?

No. The announcement only states Ben Sasse's appointment to the board; it does not report executive departures or operational changes.

How large is SouthState Bank's customer base as stated in the October 24, 2025 announcement?

The release states SouthState Bank, N.A. serves more than 1.5 million customers across multiple states.

Where is SouthState Bank Corporation (SSB) headquartered and which states does it serve?

SouthState is headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida, and the bank serves customers in Florida, Texas, the Carolinas, Georgia, Colorado, Alabama, Virginia, and Tennessee, plus nationwide correspondent banking clients.
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