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.

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.