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Bank of South Carolina (OTCQX: BKSC) has announced key leadership changes effective January 1, 2026. Douglas H. Sass will retire as Executive Vice President & Senior Lender after 31 years with the bank, though he will remain on the Board of Directors and continue commercial lending activities.

The bank has appointed Robert M. Hollings, III as the new Senior Lender and Jennifer A. Arato as Chief Credit Officer. Hollings, who joined in 2010, currently serves as Senior Vice President. Arato, with the bank since 2002, has been Credit Department Manager since 2006.

President and CEO Eugene H. Walpole, IV expressed confidence in the succession plan, highlighting Sass's contributions during his tenure and the strong leadership qualities of the incoming executives.

La Bank of South Carolina (OTCQX: BKSC) ha annunciato importanti cambiamenti nella leadership a partire dal 1 gennaio 2026. Douglas H. Sass andrà in pensione come Vice Presidente Esecutivo e Senior Lender dopo 31 anni di servizio presso la banca, ma rimarrà nel Consiglio di Amministrazione e continuerà le attività di prestito commerciale.

La banca ha nominato Robert M. Hollings, III come nuovo Senior Lender e Jennifer A. Arato come Chief Credit Officer. Hollings, che è entrato a far parte della banca nel 2010, attualmente ricopre il ruolo di Vice Presidente Senior. Arato, presente in banca dal 2002, è stata Manager del Dipartimento Crediti dal 2006.

Il Presidente e CEO Eugene H. Walpole, IV ha espresso fiducia nel piano di successione, evidenziando i contributi di Sass durante il suo mandato e le forti qualità di leadership dei nuovi dirigenti.

El Bank of South Carolina (OTCQX: BKSC) ha anunciado cambios clave en el liderazgo, efectivos a partir del 1 de enero de 2026. Douglas H. Sass se retirará como Vicepresidente Ejecutivo y Senior Lender tras 31 años en el banco, aunque permanecerá en la Junta Directiva y continuará con las actividades de préstamos comerciales.

El banco ha designado a Robert M. Hollings, III como nuevo Senior Lender y a Jennifer A. Arato como Directora de Crédito. Hollings, quien se unió en 2010, actualmente se desempeña como Vicepresidente Senior. Arato, que ha estado en el banco desde 2002, ha sido Gerente del Departamento de Crédito desde 2006.

El Presidente y CEO Eugene H. Walpole, IV expresó confianza en el plan de sucesión, destacando las contribuciones de Sass durante su mandato y las fuertes cualidades de liderazgo de los ejecutivos entrantes.

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La Bank of South Carolina (OTCQX: BKSC) a annoncé des changements clés dans la direction, effectifs à partir du 1er janvier 2026. Douglas H. Sass prendra sa retraite en tant que Vice-Président Exécutif et Senior Lender après 31 ans au sein de la banque, mais il restera au Conseil d'Administration et continuera ses activités de prêt commercial.

La banque a nommé Robert M. Hollings, III comme nouveau Senior Lender et Jennifer A. Arato comme Directrice du Crédit. Hollings, qui a rejoint la banque en 2010, occupe actuellement le poste de Vice-Président Senior. Arato, qui travaille dans la banque depuis 2002, est Responsable du Département de Crédit depuis 2006.

Le Président et CEO Eugene H. Walpole, IV a exprimé sa confiance dans le plan de succession, soulignant les contributions de Sass pendant son mandat et les fortes qualités de leadership des nouveaux dirigeants.

Die Bank of South Carolina (OTCQX: BKSC) hat wesentliche Veränderungen in der Führung bekannt gegeben, die am 1. Januar 2026 in Kraft treten. Douglas H. Sass wird nach 31 Jahren bei der Bank als Executive Vice President und Senior Lender in den Ruhestand gehen, bleibt jedoch im Vorstand und wird weiterhin im Bereich der gewerblichen Kredite tätig sein.

Die Bank hat Robert M. Hollings, III als neuen Senior Lender und Jennifer A. Arato als Chief Credit Officer ernannt. Hollings, der 2010 zur Bank kam, ist derzeit Senior Vice President. Arato, die seit 2002 bei der Bank ist, leitet seit 2006 die Kreditabteilung.

Präsident und CEO Eugene H. Walpole, IV äußerte Vertrauen in den Nachfolgeplan und hob Sass' Beiträge während seiner Amtszeit sowie die starken Führungsqualitäten der neuen Führungskräfte hervor.

Positive
  • Smooth leadership transition with internal promotions indicates strong succession planning
  • Retention of Douglas Sass's expertise through continued board membership and lending activities
  • New leaders have significant experience within the bank (Hollings 16 years, Arato 24 years)
Negative
  • Loss of 31-year veteran executive from daily operations could impact institutional knowledge transfer

CHARLESTON, S.C., April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- At yesterday's Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Bank of South Carolina Corporation (OTCQX: BKSC) announced that Douglas H. Sass plans to retire as Executive Vice President & Senior Lender of the Company and its subsidiary, The Bank of South Carolina, on December 31, 2025.  Mr. Sass will continue to serve on the Board of Directors of both the Company and the Bank after his retirement and will also continue to perform commercial lending and business development activities for the Bank.  The Board of Directors of the Company and the Bank have appointed Robert M. Hollings, III to succeed Mr. Sass as Senior Lender of the Company and the Bank effective January 1, 2026.  In addition, the Board of Directors of the Company and the Bank have appointed Jennifer A. Arato as Chief Credit Officer of the Company and the Bank effective January 1, 2026.

A Charleston native and graduate of The Citadel, Mr. Sass began his career with the Bank in 1994 as a Commercial Loan Officer, serving also as CRA and Security Officer.  Additionally, he played a key role in developing and overseeing the bank's AG˹ٷ Estate Appraisal Review program. In the following years, he was promoted to Assistant Vice President, Vice President, Senior Vice President and, in 2012, Executive Vice President and Senior Lender, overseeing all credit and lending functions for the Bank. His leadership and expertise led to his election to the Board of Directors of both the Company and the Bank in 2013. With over 41 years of experience in the banking industry, Mr. Sass has consistently provided strategic vision and steady leadership, while also serving his community in numerous civic roles.

Mr. Hollings has been with the Bank since 2010, starting his career as a Personal Banker before taking on a variety of roles in credit, lending, and business development. Most recently, he has served as Senior Vice President since 2022. A Charleston native, Mr. Hollings is a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College, the South Carolina Bankers School, and the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University. He currently serves as Treasurer of the Board of Trustees for both the Lowcountry Land Trust and The Charleston Museum.

Ms. Arato has been with the Bank since 2002, having begun her career as a Personal Banker prior to advancing to Assistant Vice President, Vice President, and Senior Vice President.  Moreover, she has served as the Credit Department Manager since 2006. A graduate of the College of Charleston and The Citadel, where she earned an MBA, Ms. Arato actively contributes to the community through her service on the Loan Committee of the South Carolina Community Loan Fund and the Revolving Loan Fund Committee of the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments.

Eugene H. Walpole, IV, President and Chief Executive Officer, remarked, "This announcement marks the successful conclusion of a carefully planned and thorough process that ensures the Bank will continue to benefit from strong, experienced leadership. Over the past 13 years, I have had the privilege of working closely with Doug, and I sincerely appreciate the countless contributions he has made to our employees, customers, and shareholders throughout his remarkable 31-year tenure with the Bank.  I'm equally excited to welcome Robbie and Jen to our management team on January 1, 2026. Their dedication and commitment to our continued growth and success have rightfully earned them this opportunity, and I have full confidence in their ability to drive the Bank toward even greater achievements in the years to come."

About Bank of South Carolina Corporation

The Bank of South Carolina Corporation is the holding company of The Bank of South Carolina ("The Bank"). The Bank is a South Carolina state-chartered financial institution with offices in Charleston, North Charleston, Summerville, Mt. Pleasant, James Island, and the West Ashley community and has been in continuous operation since 1987.  Our website is . Bank of South Carolina Corporation currently trades its common stock on the OTCQX® Best Market under the symbol "BKSC".

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FAQ

When will Douglas Sass retire from Bank of South Carolina (BKSC)?

Douglas Sass will retire as Executive Vice President & Senior Lender on December 31, 2025.

Who will replace Douglas Sass as Senior Lender at BKSC?

Robert M. Hollings, III will succeed as Senior Lender effective January 1, 2026.

What is Jennifer Arato's new role at Bank of South Carolina (BKSC)?

Jennifer Arato will become Chief Credit Officer effective January 1, 2026.

Will Douglas Sass maintain any role with BKSC after retirement?

Yes, Sass will continue serving on the Board of Directors and perform commercial lending and business development activities.
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