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R. Seaver
Chief Executive Officer at
SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.
Net worth: 6 M $ as of 30/06/2026
Profile
R.
Arthur Seaver is the founder of Southern First Bank (South Carolina), established in 1999, serving as Chief Executive Officer.
Current jobs include Chief Executive Officer & Director at Southern First Bancshares, Inc. since 2011, and Director at Business Development Corp.
of South Carolina.
Former jobs include Chairman & Treasurer at South Carolina Bankers Association; Trustee & Campaign Chairman at United Way of Greenville County, Inc.; Director roles at Palmetto Society for the United Way, Leadership Greenville, Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce, Thornblade Club, Inc., St. Francis Foundation, Inc., Junior Achievement USA, and First Presbyterian Church; and Senior Vice President-Lending at Greenville National Bank (Ohio) from 1992 to 1999.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from Clemson University, conferred in 1986.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/04/2026 | 102,597 ( 1.09% ) | 6 M $ | 30/06/2026 |
R. Seaver active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/03/1999 |
Southern First Bank (South Carolina)
 Southern First Bank (South Carolina) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/1999 |
Business Development Corp. of South Carolina
 Business Development Corp. of South Carolina Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Finance company | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of R. Seaver
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Greenville National Bank (Ohio)
 Greenville National Bank (Ohio) Major BanksFinance Operates as a national chartered commercial bank | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/02/1999 |
First Presbyterian Church
 First Presbyterian Church Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a church | Director/Board Member | - |
Junior Achievement USA
 Junior Achievement USA Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Operates as a nonprofit that inspires and prepares young people for success | Director/Board Member | - |
Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce
 Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Director/Board Member | - |
Leadership Greenville | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of R. Seaver
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Connections
49
1st degree connections
14
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 14 |
|---|---|
Business Development Corp. of South Carolina
Business Development Corp. of South Carolina Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Finance company | Finance |
Southern First Bancshares, Inc.
 Southern First Bancshares, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Functions as a commercial bank | Finance |
Clemson University
 Clemson University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
South Carolina Bankers Association
 South Carolina Bankers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Business association | Commercial Services |
Southern First Bank (South Carolina)
Southern First Bank (South Carolina) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank | Finance |
Palmetto Society for the United Way | |
United Way of Greenville County, Inc.
 United Way of Greenville County, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides nurturing and leadership progrms | Health Services |
Leadership Greenville | |
Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce
Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Commercial Services |
Thornblade Club, Inc.
 Thornblade Club, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates member-owned country club that provides amenities and services | Consumer Services |
Greenville National Bank (Ohio)
Greenville National Bank (Ohio) Major BanksFinance Operates as a national chartered commercial bank | Finance |
St. Francis Foundation, Inc. | |
Junior Achievement USA
Junior Achievement USA Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Operates as a nonprofit that inspires and prepares young people for success | Health Services |
First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a church | Commercial Services |
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