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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Renasant (RNST)

Renasant names Catherine Mealor CFO, succeeding James Mabry on January 1, 2027

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

Renasant Corporation said Catherine Mealor, a Managing Director at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, will join as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on October 5, 2026, and become CFO on January 1, 2027. James C. Mabry IV, CFO since August 2020, will retire as CFO on December 31, 2026, and the Board intends to nominate him as a director at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Key points

  • Mealor joins October 5, 2026 and becomes CFO of Renasant and Renasant Bank on January 1, 2027.
  • Mealor's employment agreement sets a $600,000 base salary, a $400,000 cash signing award and stock valued at $450,000, and a two-year initial term.
  • Her target annual bonus is 75% of base salary under the Performance-Based Rewards Plan, starting with periods on or after January 1, 2027.
  • Mabry will serve as Executive Advisor from January 1, 2027 and is expected to serve in that role until the 2027 Annual Meeting.

The filing

CompanyRenasant (RNST)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECAug 25, 2026, 4:49 PM ET
Accession number0000715072-26-000079

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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