SouthState Bank adds former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse to its board of directors
SouthState Bank Corporation's board increased its size from 14 to 15 members and appointed Ben Sasse to the new seat on October 21, 2025. The filing says the board views his government, finance and organizational experience as valuable as the company grows into a larger regional organization, and that he will receive compensation consistent with other non-employee directors.
Key points
- Board expanded from 14 to 15 members; Ben Sasse, age 53, appointed to the new seat on October 21, 2025
- Sasse is president emeritus and professor at the University of Florida and a former U.S. Senator from Nebraska (2015 to 2023)
- Board determined Sasse is independent under NYSE rules; no committee assignments yet, and he is expected to serve until the 2026 annual meeting
The filing
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