South Carolina Bank and Trust (SCBT) has named Greg Lapointe as senior vice president. Mr. Lapointe will be responsible for statewide business development and will serve as the economic development liaison for the bank, with economic development organizations throughout the state.

Prior to joining SCBT, Mr. Lapointe was the midlands market president for Wachovia. He has served in various banking leadership positions in North and South Carolina. He has worked in the Coastal, Midlands and Upstate regions of South Carolina, and the Triangle and Eastern/Coastal markets of North Carolina.

Mr. Lapointe said: I am really excited to be a part of the SCBT Team. Recently named one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America, SCBT has a great reputation as the leading community bank in the Carolinas.

Robert Hill, CEO of SCBT, said: Greg’s leadership will be essential in achieving our goals and continuing to build our franchise throughout the Southeast.