First National Bank of the South, a subsidiary of First National Bancshares, has appointed Barry Mason as its new president and CEO. He succeeds Jerry Calvert, the bank’s founding CEO for 10 years, who voluntarily stepped aside.
Mr. Mason moves to Spartanburg, a South Carolina-based First National from Arthur State Bank (ASB), where he was executive vice president, chief lending officer and a member of its board of directors.
Dan Adams, chairman of First National Bancshares, said: “Barry Mason brings rich experiences in financial services leadership, particularly in capital and credit, which are significant to the needs of First National. As the bank completes its 10th year of operations, Mr. Mason is undertaking a new vision of leadership to promote success at First National.”
Mr. Mason said: “Our first task will be to improve capital ratios to further stabilize the company and to return it to its legacy of achievement. We are going to focus on the basics of banking-capital, credit quality and confidence in our brand. Our goal is to create a sustainable future for all of our constituencies.
