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Ameris Bank Welcomes Jorge Perez As Corporate Information Security Officer (Ciso) and Reports To Chief Information Officer Ross Creasy

PRIVATEAug 08, 2024almost 2 years ago

Position

Vice President

Company

Ameris Bank

Jorge Perez
AtlantaFinancial ServicesBanking

Description

Jorge Perez joins Ameris Bank as the Corporate Information Security Officer (CISO), bringing extensive management experience leading programs in business and cyber risk management, strategy, engineering, and operations. Chief Information Officer Ross Creasy highlights Perez's proven cybersecurity expertise and background in corporate technology, making him the perfect choice for the CISO position at Ameris.

Company Information

Company

Ameris Bank

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

About

Ameris Bank, a subsidiary of Ameris Bancorp (NYSE: ABCB), is a state-chartered bank headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Ameris operates 164 financial centers across the Southeast and serves consumer and business customers nationwide through select lending channels. Ameris manages $26.3 billion in assets as of Dec. 31, 2024, and provides a full range of traditional banking and lending products, treasury and cash management, insurance premium financing, and mortgage and refinancing services.

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