Diversity & Inclusion | AL FL GA NC SC Bank Culture

We’re committed to nurturing an environment that ensures fairness and equality of opportunity.

Educate

At Ameris Bank, we value and celebrate the differences amongst our employees, customers and communities. Everyone brings a unique perspective, background and set of beliefs. Everyone deserves equality of opportunity to advance and flourish, feel free to be their whole self, have a sense of belonging and know they are valued.

Empower

We celebrate cultural differences and actively work to eliminate systemic roadblocks that cause a disproportionate impact on our communities. We cultivate an environment that supports and addresses the needs for all. Our Employee Resource Groups build crucial connections and gather actionable feedback from teammates, driving necessary institutional improvements.

Engage

A diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace is at the heart of who we are and plays a vital role in our strategy for success. We leverage the remarkable talent found within our diverse workforce to spark creativity, drive innovation, and deliver exceptional results—whether in productivity, customer service, or career growth. By reflecting the communities we serve, we strengthen local connections and champion progress for a brighter tomorrow.

Strategic Plan

Understanding the meaning of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Ameris Bank is the cornerstone of our culture and success. Our teammates use this understanding to further advance our mission of cultivating an environment that supports our bank’s strategy to engage, recruit, develop, retain and advance a diverse team of talent, inclusively and equitably.

	At Ameris Bank, this means…	At Ameris Bank, we are…	At Ameris Bank, our goal is…
Diversity	The differences among our customers and employees are valued and celebrated. We are reflective of the community that we serve.	Fostering an environment where everyone is treated with equal dignity. Encouraging diverse perspectives. Celebrating the cultural differences and perspectives of our employees.	Customers and employees realize opportunities. Awareness of our diverse society and community rise. Our community knows us as a preferred employer and financial institution.
Equity	Acknowledging everyone has a different starting point and may have varied needs to become successful. Discrimination is acknowledged and discussed in a safe environment. Every employee deserves an equitable opportunity to advance in their careers and we will provide an environment where equity flourishes.	Providing resources and opportunity for everyone to be successful at Ameris Bank. Cultivating an environment that supports and addresses the needs for our employees and customers. Addressing and eliminating roadblocks that may cause disproportionate impact for employees and customers.	All teammates have an equalized opportunity to succeed. Career success is proportionate across all groups. Senior leadership further diversifies, and we continue to develop an equitable pipeline of talent for the future.
Inclusion	Acknowledging that all employees are part of a community fostering and supporting diversity. Employees are free to express themselves. Employees have a sense of belonging, feel connected and valued at Ameris Bank	Being intentional about inclusion for all employees. Providing opportunities for engagement and participation in community and corporate activities. Bringing relevance on how we better serve our customers.	Diverse expression is visible and valued. Diverse participation increases across our entire organization and customer base Seeing growth in the diversity of race, gender and non-traditional lifestyles in all areas of our bank.
Belonging	Employees feel welcomed to bring their whole self to work, without fear of being isolated or ignored. No one is left out or made to feel inferior. Employees feel connected to a greater purpose of Ameris Bank and can make a difference. We engage the full potential of our employees and customers, allowing innovation to thrive, with the integration of views, beliefs and values. Diversity, inclusion and equity are in harmony.	Creating employee resource groups that employees can join so that they can connect with others with whom they have a share common interest, and lifestyles. Surveying our employees annually to receive feedback on opportunities to improve. Developing opportunities for all employees through programs such as the Leadership Development Program and Mentor Ameris.	To increase employee tenure, productivity and creativity. Foster even greater team member connections to our Vision. Further strengthen our employees’ sense of belonging at Ameris Bank. Continuously improve and grow our customer and community service.

Employee Resource Groups

At Ameris Bank, we are stronger because of our team members' varying perspectives. Our employee resource groups bring teammates from across our organization together to discuss and sponsor programs and activities that foster diversity and inclusion education and awareness. We are proud to support our teammates with networking, resources and forums to connect.

Diversity Task Force

Ameris Bank’s Diversity Task Force is comprised of teammates from across our organization. It is a diverse group of leaders ensuring we are cultivating an environment that supports our bank’s strategy to engage, recruit, develop, retain and advance a diverse team of talent, inclusively and equitably.

Loie Chambers

Learning Specialist
GenUnited Co-Chair

Angie Crockett

Treasury Management Product Specialist
Indispensables ERG Co-Chair

Julie Dargani

Charlotte Market President
Women in Banking ERG Chair

Nick Ferrer

Treasury Management Sales Director
Veterans ERG Chair

Annie Howe

Construction Banker I
Pride & Allies ERG Co-Chair

James Gordineer

Commercial Loan Closing Specialist
Pride & Allies Co-Chair

Seanne Holliday

Assistant Director of Treasury Sales
GenUnited Co-Chair

Shea Forman

Corporate Recruiter
Indispensables ERG Co-Chair

Eric Jones

Treasury Management Sales Associate
The Place ERG Co-Chair

Juan Mendoza

Metro Business Banker
The Place Co-Chair

Shah Hyman

Sr. HR Generalist
The Place Co-Chair

Carolyn Hunter

Assistant Branch Manager
Minds Matter ERG Co-Chair

Elizabeth Stevens

Human Resources Generalist
Minds Matter Co-Chair

Kiara Wright

Learning Specialist II
GenUnited Co-Chair

Yolanda Wallace

Fin Crimes WLM/CTR Manager
Pride & Allies Co-Chair

The Women in Banking Resource Group is designed as an opportunity for women to develop and grow both personally and professionally. The group channels women’s unique experiences and talents and supports opportunities for women that lead to advanced level leadership positions. Women in Banking champions gender balance that has a positive impact on our company.

The Women in Banking Employee Resource Group is led by Consumer Underwriting Supervisor Dana Myrick and Julie Dargani, Charlotte market president.

The Place Employee Resource Group supports the development of pathways into leadership roles for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) teammates. The group makes connections with local community efforts that build awareness and provide support and encourages the recruitment of BIPOC employees through internship programs and scholarships.

The Place Employee Resource Group is led by Sr. HR Generalist Shah Hyman, Treasury Management Sales Associate Eric Jones, and Metro Business Banker Juan Mendoza.

The GenUnited Employee Resource Group gives a voice to better understand, appreciate and collaborate across generations. It serves as a platform to raise issues, provide opportunities and share experiences and ideas based on unique generational perspectives. The group promotes leadership opportunities, inspires professional development and encourages mentorship and networking to build relationships across diverse groups.

The GenUnited Employee Resource Group is led by Learning Specialist Loie Chambers, Branch Manager Kiara Wright and Regional Treasury Sales Officer Seanne Holliday.

The Indispensable Employee Resource Group supports the growth, engagement and empowerment of leaders so they can effectively lead teams and drive performance, while also supporting the needs of those they care for. The group works to ensure all employees feel safe and comfortable requesting time away from work to care for a loved one and is working to develop programs that will meet the needs and challenges of caregiving family blending.

The Indispensable Employee Resource Group is led by Treasury Management Product Specialist Angie Crockett and Corporate Recruiter Shea Forman.

The Minds Matter Employee Resource Group works to ensure our community of teammates feel connected and supported by fellow colleagues and with peers who share common experiences. The members of this resource group encourage leaders to speak out in support of mental health, work to normalize talking about mental health in the workplace and support local mental health causes.

The Minds Matter Employee Resource Group is led by HR Generalist Elizabeth Stevens and Assistant Branch Manager Carolyn Hunter.

The Veterans Employee Resource Group will promote the personal and professional growth of our military veteran teammates and their families. This group supports the recruitment and retention efforts of our Veterans at Ameris Bank, and the increased understanding of the valuable talents, work ethic and skillsets those who have served our country bring to the workforce.

The Veterans Employee Resource Group is led by Treasury Management Sales Director Nick Ferrer and Commercial Banker Jen Pollock.

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Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion: Essential to our success

Diversity Task Force

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Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion: Essential to our success

Diversity Task Force

Women in Banking

Pride and Allies (LGTBQIA+)

The Place (BIPOC)

GenUnited (Multigenerational)

Indispensables (Caregivers)

Minds Matter: Support without Stigma (Mental Health)

Veterans