SouthState Hires Four New Bankers to Support Growth in DFW
5/7/2026 - By Rachel Ham - Stories and Insights
DALLAS – May 7, 2026 – SouthState (NYSE: SSB) continues strategic hiring in the second quarter of 2026 with 4 veteran producers across its Dallas-Fort Worth metro market. With the addition of these accomplished professionals, SouthState will further its investment in strong client relationships and sustainable growth.
“This group of experienced bankers strengthens our ability to support our commercial, mortgage and middle market lines of business. Their collective expertise enhances our position in high-growth markets and supports long-term value creation for our shareholders,” said Wes Guinn, SouthState’s North Texas division president.
The producers joining SouthState’s Dallas/Fort Worth banking team include:
Mike Walters – commercial relationship manager, Fort Worth – began his banking career in 2004, transitioning to commercial banking in 2013. He’s worked as a market leader, relationship manager and commercial banking relationship manager.
Kyle Wechsler – commercial relationship manager, Dallas – spent the previous 10 years as a commercial banker with Cadence Bank.
Gregory Smith – middle market relationship manager, Dallas/McKinney – is a dedicated commercial lending professional joining SouthState from Comerica Bank. He will cover middle market companies of various types.
Robert Poe – mortgage banker, Fort Worth – has worked in finance for nearly 40 years. He is experienced in the areas of mortgage lending, business development and construction lending.
SouthState Corporation (NYSE: SSB) is a financial services company headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida. SouthState Bank, N.A., the company’s nationally chartered bank subsidiary, provides consumer, commercial, mortgage and wealth management solutions to more than 1.5 million customers throughout Florida, Texas, the Carolinas, Georgia, Colorado, Alabama, Virginia and Tennessee. The bank also serves clients nationwide through its correspondent banking division. Additional information is available at SouthStateBank.com.
