The board of directors of GrandSouth Bank has named JB Schwiers as President and CEO. Schwiers follows Ronald Earnest who recently announced his retirement from these leadership roles. JB Schwiers has most recently been serving as executive vice president and COO of GrandSouth.

He has 36 years of experience in the banking industry. Prior to working at GrandSouth, Schwiers served for 10 years at First Citizens Bank in Greenville and for 15 years at Summit National Bank and 10 years at Southern Bank/First Union National Bank.