John Russ

Director/Board Member at FIRST CAPITAL BANCSHARES, INC.

78 year

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John D.
Russ was the founder of Carolina Financial Corp.
(founded in 1997) where he held the title of President & Chief Executive Officer from 1997 to 2014.
He currently holds the position of Independent Vice Chairman at First Capital Bancshares, Inc. ( North Carolina) since 2017.
He is also currently serving as Treasurer & Director at Trident United Way, Director at Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, and Member at Carolina Yacht Club, Hibernian Society, and Metropolitan Exchange Club.
In his former positions, he served as Vice Chairman at First Capital Bank (Laurinburg, North Carolina), Independent Director at Bank of the Carolinas Corp., and Director at CresCom Bank.
Mr. Russ obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina in 1970.

John Russ active positions

Companies	Position	Start
FIRST CAPITAL BANCSHARES, INC.	Director/Board Member	01/01/2017
Carolina Yacht Club Carolina Yacht Club Other TransportationTransportation Operates sailing and social club	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Hibernian Society	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Metropolitan Exchange Club	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce	Director/Board Member	-
Trident United Way Trident United Way Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of United Way Worldwide, Trident United Way is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving financial stability and quality of life for families in the tri-county area, including Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties. The company is based in North Charleston, SC. The organization focuses on lifting families out of poverty through community collaboration, programs, and resource connection. Its Centers for Strong Families provide free services such as food and rental assistance, housing and utility support, employment and career coaching, health and wellness resources, and financial stability programs. Family coaches work with clients to set goals, improve income, reduce debt, build credit, and access benefits. Trident United Way leads initiatives like the Safetynet Assistance Network, a coalition of over 240 community organizations addressing basic needs and promoting financial stability, and the "United for ALICE®" program, which supports families employed but struggling to afford necessities. The organization mobilizes community and corporate leaders through leadership giving groups and advocates for resources such as the South Carolina 211 helpline.	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of John Russ

Companies	Position	End
First Capital Bank (Laurinburg, North Carolina) First Capital Bank (Laurinburg, North Carolina) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank	Director/Board Member	-
CresCom Bank CresCom Bank Regional BanksFinance Provides financial services	Director/Board Member	-
BANK OF THE CAROLINAS CORPORATION	Director/Board Member	-
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Private companies	11
First Capital Bancshares, Inc. (North Carolina) First Capital Bancshares, Inc. (North Carolina) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiary provides banking services	Finance
Bank of the Carolinas Corp. Bank of the Carolinas Corp. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company which provides banking services	Finance
University of South Carolina University of South Carolina Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Carolina Financial Corp. Carolina Financial Corp. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a holding company	Finance
Trident United Way Trident United Way Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of United Way Worldwide, Trident United Way is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving financial stability and quality of life for families in the tri-county area, including Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties. The company is based in North Charleston, SC. The organization focuses on lifting families out of poverty through community collaboration, programs, and resource connection. Its Centers for Strong Families provide free services such as food and rental assistance, housing and utility support, employment and career coaching, health and wellness resources, and financial stability programs. Family coaches work with clients to set goals, improve income, reduce debt, build credit, and access benefits. Trident United Way leads initiatives like the Safetynet Assistance Network, a coalition of over 240 community organizations addressing basic needs and promoting financial stability, and the "United for ALICE®" program, which supports families employed but struggling to afford necessities. The organization mobilizes community and corporate leaders through leadership giving groups and advocates for resources such as the South Carolina 211 helpline.	Commercial Services
Carolina Yacht Club Carolina Yacht Club Other TransportationTransportation Operates sailing and social club	Transportation
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce	Commercial Services
Hibernian Society
First Capital Bank (Laurinburg, North Carolina) First Capital Bank (Laurinburg, North Carolina) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank	Finance
CresCom Bank CresCom Bank Regional BanksFinance Provides financial services	Finance
Metropolitan Exchange Club

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