David C. King Joins Countybank Board of Directors

COUNTYBANK ADDS NEW BOARD MEMBER David C. King Joins Countybank Board of Directors
Greenwood, S.C. – Countybank is proud to welcome David C. King to the Countybank Board of Directors effective April 18, 2018. His responsibilities in joining the Board of Directors include directing the overall affairs of Countybank, establishing strategic direction, and setting policy.

David King is a seventh generation Anderson native who recently retired as Executive Director of The Abney Foundation. He is also locally well-known for his distinguished 32-year banking career and his coownership of Sullivan-King Mortuary, which has been owned and operated by his family since 1923.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, King is actively engaged in civic and community service. He is a decorated United States Army Veteran and has held a number of influential roles in the community including board leadership with Innovate Anderson, Anderson University Board of Visitors, AnMed Health Board of Trustees, South Carolina Bankers Association, Anderson County Arts Council, and United Way’s LeadershipNEXT. He was named United Way’s Communitarian of the Year in 2016 and one of Anderson’s 15 Over 50 honorees in 2017. David additionally served as a volunteer helicopter pilot with the Anderson County Sherriff’s Foundation.

“We are delighted to have David join our Board. He is a well-respected member of the Anderson community and his deep-rooted connections here will be a tremendous asset to us as we continue to grow our presence in this market with the opening of a full service financial center and pursue future expansion along the I-85 corridor,” said R. Thornwell Dunlap, Chairman/CEO of Countybank. “David’s extensive network will enhance our Board’s ability to connect to local business leaders and to identify and meet the ongoing needs of the community. We look forward to benefiting from his counsel and expertise.”

King completed his Bachelor’s degree at Auburn University and later graduated from Louisiana State University School of Banking. He is a member of NewSpring Church where he serves on the Senior Leadership Team. He is a native of Anderson, SC where he resides with his wife Sheila.

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ABOUT COUNTYBANK: Founded in 1933, Countybank is a community-oriented financial services provider with locations across Upstate South Carolina in the Greenwood, Greenville, Greer, and Anderson communities. The combination of trusted, professional financial management experience with a community-first approach has made Countybank the premiere community bank in Upstate South Carolina. In addition to a full array of traditional deposit and loan products, which include worldwide access via mobile and online banking, Countybank also provides products and services through Countybanc Insurance Services, Inc., Countybanc Investment Services, Inc., Countybank Mortgage, Countybank Trust Services, and its affiliate, Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC. Connect with Countybank on Facebook and LinkedIn @CountybankSC.