John Russ

Director/Board Member at FIRST CAPITAL BANCSHARES, INC.

78 year

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John D.
Russ was the founder of Carolina Financial Corp.
(founded in 1997) where he held the title of President & Chief Executive Officer from 1997 to 2014.
He currently holds the position of Independent Vice Chairman at First Capital Bancshares, Inc. ( North Carolina) since 2017.
He is also currently serving as Treasurer & Director at Trident United Way, Director at Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, and Member at Carolina Yacht Club, Hibernian Society, and Metropolitan Exchange Club.
In his former positions, he served as Vice Chairman at First Capital Bank (Laurinburg, North Carolina), Independent Director at Bank of the Carolinas Corp., and Director at CresCom Bank.
Mr. Russ obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina in 1970.

John Russ active positions

Companies	Position	Start
FIRST CAPITAL BANCSHARES, INC.	Director/Board Member	01/01/2017
Carolina Yacht Club Carolina Yacht Club Other TransportationTransportation Operates sailing and social club	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Hibernian Society	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Metropolitan Exchange Club	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce	Director/Board Member	-
Trident United Way Trident United Way Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of United Way Worldwide, Trident United Way is a nonprofit organization serving Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties, dedicated to uniting the tri-county community to lift families out of poverty by promoting financial stability. The company is based in North Charleston, SC. The organization focuses on helping households, particularly those classified as ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), who earn above the federal poverty level but struggle to afford basic necessities. Trident United Way’s mission centers on assisting families to escape poverty through initiatives like the Strong Families, Strong Community initiative. Key programs include the Centers for Strong Families, which provide free, comprehensive services such as food and rental assistance, housing and utility support, employment and career coaching, health and wellness services, and financial stability programs. Family coaches at these centers work directly with clients to set goals, increase income, reduce debt, build credit, and connect to community benefits. Health services, including mobile health units and telehealth, are also offered by appointment. Additional initiatives include FoodShare Tri-County, which improves access to fresh, affordable produce for families facing food insecurity, and the 211 helpline, a 24/7 resource connecting individuals to health and human services. Trident United Way also leads the Emergency Food and Shelter Program and coordinates the SafetyNet Assistance Network, a coalition of organizations addressing basic needs and financial stability. Governance is provided by a volunteer board of directors and committees overseeing policy, budgeting, community investments, and strategic planning. The organization encourages community involvement through volunteer programs, leadership giving, corporate partnerships, and philanthropic groups such as Women United, which empowers women leaders to advance financial stability in the region.	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of John Russ

Companies	Position	End
First Capital Bank (Laurinburg, North Carolina) First Capital Bank (Laurinburg, North Carolina) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank	Director/Board Member	-
CresCom Bank CresCom Bank Regional BanksFinance Provides financial services	Director/Board Member	-
BANK OF THE CAROLINAS CORPORATION	Director/Board Member	-
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Private companies	11
First Capital Bancshares, Inc. (North Carolina) First Capital Bancshares, Inc. (North Carolina) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiary provides banking services	Finance
Bank of the Carolinas Corp. Bank of the Carolinas Corp. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company which provides banking services	Finance
University of South Carolina University of South Carolina Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Carolina Financial Corp. Carolina Financial Corp. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a holding company	Finance
Trident United Way Trident United Way Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of United Way Worldwide, Trident United Way is a nonprofit organization serving Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties, dedicated to uniting the tri-county community to lift families out of poverty by promoting financial stability. The company is based in North Charleston, SC. The organization focuses on helping households, particularly those classified as ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), who earn above the federal poverty level but struggle to afford basic necessities. Trident United Way’s mission centers on assisting families to escape poverty through initiatives like the Strong Families, Strong Community initiative. Key programs include the Centers for Strong Families, which provide free, comprehensive services such as food and rental assistance, housing and utility support, employment and career coaching, health and wellness services, and financial stability programs. Family coaches at these centers work directly with clients to set goals, increase income, reduce debt, build credit, and connect to community benefits. Health services, including mobile health units and telehealth, are also offered by appointment. Additional initiatives include FoodShare Tri-County, which improves access to fresh, affordable produce for families facing food insecurity, and the 211 helpline, a 24/7 resource connecting individuals to health and human services. Trident United Way also leads the Emergency Food and Shelter Program and coordinates the SafetyNet Assistance Network, a coalition of organizations addressing basic needs and financial stability. Governance is provided by a volunteer board of directors and committees overseeing policy, budgeting, community investments, and strategic planning. The organization encourages community involvement through volunteer programs, leadership giving, corporate partnerships, and philanthropic groups such as Women United, which empowers women leaders to advance financial stability in the region.	Commercial Services
Carolina Yacht Club Carolina Yacht Club Other TransportationTransportation Operates sailing and social club	Transportation
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce	Commercial Services
Hibernian Society
First Capital Bank (Laurinburg, North Carolina) First Capital Bank (Laurinburg, North Carolina) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank	Finance
CresCom Bank CresCom Bank Regional BanksFinance Provides financial services	Finance
Metropolitan Exchange Club

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