Greenville, S.C. (June 2, 2025) - Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of three new board members. Jennie Cluverius, Darrin Goss, and Billy McClatchey joined the company and the bank as Directors, effective June 1, 2025.

Jennie Cluverius is an experienced trial lawyer who also provides daily advice and counsel to employers on employment, labor, and other business-related matters. She is a Shareholder with Maynard Nexsen, PC, previously Nexsen Pruet, LLC, serves on the firm’s Board of Directors, and chairs its Labor & Employment Practice Group. Jennie is a South Carolina Supreme Court Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law. She is a Spartanburg, SC native who currently lives in Greenville, SC, and holds a bachelor's degree from Clemson University and J.D. from University of South Carolina School of Law.

Darrin Goss has served as President and CEO of the Coastal Community Foundation in Charleston, SC since 2016. His previous roles include President and CEO of Capital Area United Way in Baton Rouge, VP of Community Impact at United Way of Greenville County, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Career Services at Wofford College, and Training and Development Consultant at Sunoco. He is a U.S. Army veteran and earned a bachelor’s degree from Wofford College and a master’s degree from North Greenville University.

Billy McClatchey is the CEO of Chaucer Creek Capital in Raleigh, NC and has focused on the Southeastern multifamily market during his real estate career. He previously founded, grew, and successfully exited McClatchey Broadcasting Company, which owned and operated radio stations across the Carolinas. He worked in mergers and acquisition groups for Bowles Hollowell Conner & Company and for Trident Financial Corporation helping financial institutions seeking an IPO raise capital. He completed his undergraduate degree at Duke University and MBA at University of North Carolina.

“We are incredibly excited to welcome Jennie, Darrin, and Billy to our Board of Directors,” said Art Seaver, Chief Executive Officer. “All three of these individuals are talented leaders with strong community ties, and we are privileged to have their guidance as we continue to grow our bank and impact lives in our outstanding markets.”