DUNCAN, S.C., September 2, 2025 — The Southern Bank, a South Carolina- and Georgia-based community bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jaclyn Port as Vice President, Finance Officer. In this role, she will oversee the bank’s financial strategy, accounting operations and regulatory compliance to ensure continued fiscal strength and growth.
Port is highly skilled and results-oriented with more than 15 years of experience in the banking industry. Her expertise spans risk management, investor relations and capital risk assessment. Throughout her career, she has built a proven track record of identifying and evaluating capital risks while implementing effective risk mitigation strategies. Jaclyn is passionate about driving strategic growth and contributing to the long-term success of financial institutions through her knowledge of capital risk management.
“We are pleased to welcome Jaclyn as Vice President, Finance Officer, where her ample experience in financial strategy and risk management will be an invaluable asset,” said M.J. “J.” Huggins III, CEO of The Southern Bank.“Throughout her career, she has consistently combined strategic insight with strong leadership, helping organizations build resilience and achieve sustainable growth. Her expertise will strengthen our financial foundation and guide us forward with confidence.”
Prior to joining The Southern Bank, Port served as a Finance Director for another financial institution, where she provided strategic leadership in developing long-term financial strategies, introduced innovative forecasting models and best practices and oversaw a high-performing financial planning and analysis team. In this role, she guided budgeting and forecasting processes, enhanced reporting accuracy and ensured compliance with regulatory standards while driving operational efficiency and business growth.
“With more than 15 years in the banking industry, I’ve been fortunate to build a career focused on developing financial strategies that drive growth and strengthen investor confidence,” said Port. “In this new role, I look forward to leveraging that experience to deliver meaningful results that support the success of The Southern Bank, our clients, and the communities we serve.”