Southern Bancorp Bank has announced the promotion of Lee Reddmann to chief credit officer. Reddman succeeds Jimbo Boyd, who will continue to serve as Southern Bancorp’s executive vice president of credit.
“Lee’s deep understanding of our mission, combined with his strategic mindset and commitment to responsible lending, makes him an ideal leader for this role,” said John Olaimey, president and CEO of Southern Bancorp Bank. “We’re excited to see him step into this position and continue building on the strong foundation laid by Jimbo Boyd, whose contributions to our organization have been invaluable.”
Reddmann joined Southern Bancorp in 2018 as director of planning and metrics and played a key role in developing and implementing strategic initiatives to support the institution’s mission-driven approach to banking. His analytical expertise has helped shape Southern Bancorp’s credit strategy and performance over the years, enabling the bank to deepen its impact in the communities it serves.
As chief credit officer, Reddmann will oversee Southern Bancorp’s credit policies, risk management strategies and lending practices, ensuring alignment with the institution’s mission to balance profits with its purpose to create economic opportunity in underserved communities.
“I’m incredibly proud of my time at Southern Bancorp and grateful for the opportunity to serve our organization in this new role,” said Reddmann. “I deeply believe in our mission to be wealth builders for everyone, and I look forward to continuing to support that mission by ensuring our credit practices remain responsive, responsible, and impactful.”
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