UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
8-K
CURRENT
REPORT
Pursuant
to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) |
September 30, 2015 |
The First Bancshares, Inc. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Mississippi |
33-94288 |
64-0862173 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
6480 U.S. Hwy 98 West, Hattiesburg, MS |
39402 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code |
(601) 268-8998 |
N/A |
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) |
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Item 8.01 |
Other Events |
On September 30, 2015, The First Bancshares, Inc. issued a press release announcing the appointment of Dr. Rodney D. Bennett to the Board of Directors of its subsidiary bank, The First, A National Banking Association. Dr. Bennett is the President of the University of Southern Mississippi.
Item 9.01 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits |
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated September 30, 2015
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
The First Bancshares, Inc. |
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(Registrant) | |||
Date: |
October 1, 2015 |
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/s/ Dee Dee Lowery |
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Name: Dee Dee Lowery |
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Title: EVP and CFO |
Exhibit 99.1
USM President Dr. Rodney D. Bennett Appointed to the Board of Directors of The First, A National Banking Association
HATTIESBURG, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--September 30, 2015--The Board of Directors of The First Bancshares, Inc. announced today that Dr. Rodney D. Bennett, President of The University of Southern Mississippi, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Bank.
President and CEO of The First, M. Ray “Hoppy” Cole, commented, “We are honored that Dr. Bennett has agreed to serve as a director of our bank. Dr. Bennett has a wealth of experience across many different industry segments and organizational structures. He is an accomplished proven leader and we look forward to his guidance as we continue to grow our company throughout the gulf south.”
Bennett was appointed President of USM in April 2013. He has distinguished himself as a leader, encourager and motivator in the midst of guiding USM through major tornado damage and through state budget cuts and economic uncertainties.
Bennett’s major accomplishments as President include:
“I am honored to have been selected to serve as a member of the Board of Directors for The First, A National Banking Association,” Bennett said. “It is my hope that my service on prior boards will be beneficial to The First as it continues to be among the leaders of financial institutions in the southern region.”
Prior to becoming President of USM, Bennett served as Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Georgia from 2005 to 2013 and as that institution’s Dean of Students from 2001 to 2005. He maintains several professional affiliations and has held numerous board positions, past and present, which include:
Founded in 1996 near Hattiesburg, Mississippi, The First, A National Banking Association has grown rapidly throughout south Mississippi, south Alabama, and Louisiana providing a full range of financial services to more than 25,000 customers in the gulf south. The First has approximately $1.1 Billion in assets and now serves clients with 30 convenient locations in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama. The company’s stock is traded on Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol FBMS. Information is available on the company’s website www.TheFirstBank.com.
CONTACT:
The First Bancshares, Inc.
Jennifer Trussell,
601-450-2535
Marketing Director