James Orders

Chairman at SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

Net worth: 3 M $ as of 31/05/2026

73 year

33 connections

Finance

Consumer Durables

Commercial Services

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James B. Orders currently works at Southern First Bancshares, Inc., as Chairman from 1999, Koppers Utility & Industrial Products, Inc., as Chairman, Southern First Bank (South Carolina), as Director, and Lay Christian Association, as Director.
Mr. Orders also formerly worked at Park Place Corp., as President & Chief Executive Officer from 2013 to 2014, Comfortaire Corp., as Chairman, Orders Realty Co., Inc., as Director, Rotary Club of Greenville, as President, International Sleep Products Association, Inc., as President, and Downtown Rotary Club, as President.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. 0.61%	01/06/2026	57,802 ( 0.61% )	3 M $	31/05/2026

James Orders active positions

Companies	Position	Start
SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.	Chairman	01/03/1999
Lay Christian Association	Director/Board Member	-
Koppers Utility & Industrial Products, Inc. Koppers Utility & Industrial Products, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributed and manufactures treated outdoor wood products	Chairman	-
Southern First Bank (South Carolina) Southern First Bank (South Carolina) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank	Director/Board Member	-

All active positions of James Orders

Former positions of James Orders

Companies	Position	End
Park Place Corp. Park Place Corp. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Manufactures and wholesales mattresses	Chief Executive Officer	01/01/2014
Downtown Rotary Club	President	-
Rotary Club of Greenville Rotary Club of Greenville Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates voluntary service organization to provide humanitarian services	President	-
International Sleep Products Association, Inc. International Sleep Products Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services International Sleep Products Association, Inc. is a trade organization representing the mattress and sleep products industry, including manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, and related services across approximately 40 countries. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA. The association advances the industry through advocacy, education, research, and collaboration, and provides members with resources such as industry statistics, market data, consumer research, legislative tracking, safety and labeling guidelines, and sustainability tools. Key initiatives include the Better Sleep Council, which focuses on consumer behavior and education, and the Mattress Recycling Council, which manages mattress recycling programs in states with relevant laws. The association addresses regulatory issues like mattress flammability and promotes environmentally responsible practices through sustainability programs. It hosts major industry events, including the biennial ISPA Expo, sustainability conference, and industry conference, and publishes industry-focused magazines and newsletters to keep members informed on market trends, legislation, and product developments.	President	-
Orders Realty Co., Inc.	Director/Board Member	-

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Private companies	10
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. Southern First Bancshares, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Functions as a commercial bank	Finance
Comfortaire Corp. Comfortaire Corp. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Designs, manufactures and markets air and foam mattresses	Consumer Durables
Koppers Utility & Industrial Products, Inc. Koppers Utility & Industrial Products, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributed and manufactures treated outdoor wood products	Distribution Services
Park Place Corp. Park Place Corp. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Manufactures and wholesales mattresses	Consumer Durables
Southern First Bank (South Carolina) Southern First Bank (South Carolina) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank	Finance
Orders Realty Co., Inc.
Lay Christian Association
Rotary Club of Greenville Rotary Club of Greenville Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates voluntary service organization to provide humanitarian services	Commercial Services
International Sleep Products Association, Inc. International Sleep Products Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services International Sleep Products Association, Inc. is a trade organization representing the mattress and sleep products industry, including manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, and related services across approximately 40 countries. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA. The association advances the industry through advocacy, education, research, and collaboration, and provides members with resources such as industry statistics, market data, consumer research, legislative tracking, safety and labeling guidelines, and sustainability tools. Key initiatives include the Better Sleep Council, which focuses on consumer behavior and education, and the Mattress Recycling Council, which manages mattress recycling programs in states with relevant laws. The association addresses regulatory issues like mattress flammability and promotes environmentally responsible practices through sustainability programs. It hosts major industry events, including the biennial ISPA Expo, sustainability conference, and industry conference, and publishes industry-focused magazines and newsletters to keep members informed on market trends, legislation, and product developments.	Commercial Services
Downtown Rotary Club