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Ben Brazell Charleston Market President joined First Reliance in August of 2007. Mr. Brazell’s primary responsibilities include growing the bank’s market share and locations within the Charleston area while acquiring and developing business and personal banking relationships.
Mr. Brazell has more than 22 years of banking experience during which he has held numerous sales management and executive leadership positions throughout the state of South Carolina. Before assuming leadership of First Reliance Bank in Charleston Brazell was Senior Vice President Market President of a large national bank in Memphis Tennessee. In this role Brazell provided leadership and strategic direction to all business lines and bank activities in the Memphis market.
Education:
Mr. Brazell graduated from the University of South Carolina where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Mr. Brazell has also received various professional certifications. Mr. Brazell is a graduate of the Leadership Development Institute and The South Carolina Banker’s School.
Memberships:
As an active member of the community Brazell currently serves as a board member for the RISE Foundation and the YMCA. He is also a member of the following organizations: the Bankers Association the Chamber of Commerce the Leadership Academy Leadership Development Intensive Alumni Association and St. Francis of Assisi Church. Past memberships include SC DHEC Robert Morris Association and the Rotary Club of the Vista Nights. | 