CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

Mr. Lane, brother of Charles G. Lane, has been with The Bank of South Carolina since its organization in 1986. He served as President/Chief Executive Officer of the Bank from 1986 and of the Company from 1995. On April 11, 2012 he announced his retirement as President/Chief Executive Officer. He has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Bank of South Carolina since its organization in 1986, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bank of South Carolina Corporation since its organization in 1995. Mr. Lane was born in Charleston, SC. He graduated from Choate School in Wallingford, Connecticut and earned a BA in economics from the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Lane began his banking career at Citizens and Southern National Bank of Georgia in Atlanta. His banking career also included working in the Bond, Leasing and International Departments at the Chemical Bank in New York, City Executive of Citizens and Southern National Bank, Sumter South Carolina, and Executive Vice President, heading the Citizens and Southern National Bank’s Southern Region. Mr. Lane also served on the Board of Directors of Citizens and Southern National Bank of South Carolina for 14 years. In addition to his responsibilities at The Bank of South Carolina, Mr. Lane has served as a member of the Advisory Committee for the ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve System and is currently Chairman of the Charleston County Conservation Bank Board. He is a Trustee and past Chairman of the Belle W. Baruch Foundation, Trustee and past Chairman of the Board at Wofford College, past Chairman of South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities, Trustee and past President of Charleston Museum, past Co-Chairman of the Community Relations Committee, past member of Advisory Committee for the Storm Eye Institute of the Medical University of South Carolina, and past member of the Board of Trident Urban League. He has been the recipient of Honorary Doctorates from Charleston Southern University and The Citadel. He has also received the “Distinguished Citizen Award” from Wofford College National Alumni Council, the Avery Citizenship Award for outstanding community service, the Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award, and the Order of the Palmetto presented by the Governor of South Carolina. The Nominating Committee has recommended the re-election of Hugh C. Lane, Jr., to the Board of Directors based on his background in economics, banking experience, knowledge of the financials of the Company, and his strong commitment to the local community. In addition the Committee considered his current contribution to the Board and his continued devotion to serving the Shareholders of the Company.

PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Mr. Walpole joined the Bank in September 2012. Since that time, he has served as Assistant Vice President, Vice President, and Senior Vice President in the role of Risk Management Officer. In March 2016, Mr. Walpole was named Chief Financial Officer of the Bank and Company and, in December 2017, was named Executive Vice President of the Bank and Company. On October 1, 2023, Mr. Walpole assumed the role of President & Chief Executive Officer of the Bank and Company. Mr. Walpole also serves as Administrator and Trustee of the Bank of South Carolina Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust. Prior to joining the Bank, Mr. Walpole spent four years performing financial statement audits, regulatory filing reviews, and Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance testing for publicly traded and privately held financial institutions. Mr. Walpole is a Charleston native and graduate of Presbyterian College, University of South Carolina, and South Carolina Bankers School. He holds the designations of Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Services Auditor, and a Certification in Risk Management Assurance. Mr. Walpole previously served on the Board of the Lowcountry Land Trust and currently serves on the Boards of Coastal Conservation Association of South Carolina as well as the Preservation Society of Charleston. Mr. Walpole serves on the Executive/Long-Range Planning Committee, Asset Liability/Investment Committee, Community Reinvestment Act Committee, and Loan Committee. The Nominating Committee recommends the re-election of Mr. Walpole to the Board of Directors given his experience in banking, indepth knowledge of the financials of the Company, commitment to the local community, and continued devotion to the success of the Company.

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & SENIOR LENDER

Mr. Sass joined The Bank of South Carolina (“the Bank”) in January 1994. He began his banking career in 1980 as management associate with Citizens and Southern National Bank of South Carolina. Over a ten year period he was promoted to Branch Manager and then Retail and Commercial Lender. He spent three years in the real estate appraisal business wherein he obtained a state real estate appraisal license. Mr. Sass joined the Bank as a Commercial Lender and Business Development Officer and also oversaw implementation of its Real Estate Appraisal Review Program. He served as the Bank’s Security Officer, Appraisal Officer and CRA Officer before becoming Executive Vice President and Senior Lender in April of 2012. He is charged with overseeing the Bank’s Loan Department, Credit Department, Mortgage Origination Department and branch administration. He serves as an Administrator and Trustee of the Bank of South Carolina Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust. Mr. Sass is a native of Charleston and a graduate of The Citadel with a degree in Business Administration. He is a graduate of the South Carolina Bankers School at the University of South Carolina and The Graduate School of Bank Management at the University of Virginia. Mr. Sass has served on various committees of the South Carolina Bankers Association, currently serves as Treasurer of The Charleston Museum and the Board of Tri-County Family Ministries, and is active in various civic organizations. Given Mr. Sass’s experience in banking, his strong background in commercial lending and business development and his continued devotion to the success of the Company, the Nominating Committee recommended his election to the Board.

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Ms. Boyd has been with the Bank since 1997 and has served as the Courier Teller, Check Card Specialist, Electronic Banking Officer, Information Security Officer, Assistant Vice President, Vice President, and Senior Vice President of Operations and Technology. She has served as the Chief Operating Officer for the Bank and the Corporation since November 2015 and was named Executive Vice President for the Bank and Corporation in December 2017. Ms. Boyd is a graduate of College of Charleston, South Carolina Bankers School and Georgia Bankers Association Southern Operations and Technology School. She has received training in Information Security, Administration of the Bank’s core system, Internet Banking Compliance and Cyber Crime and is a Certified Regulatory Vendor Program Manager. Ms. Boyd has served on the South Carolina Bankers Association Operations Committee and has been a member of the Infragard South Carolina Chapter. Ms. Boyd serves on the Executive/Long-Range Planning Committee and Asset Liability/Investment Committee. The Nominating Committee recommends the re-election of Ms. Boyd to the Board of Directors given her broad and unique experience in banking, in-depth knowledge of the technology and its risks related to banks, and continued commitment to the success of the Company.

Ms. Boyd has been with the Bank since 1997 and has served as the Courier Teller, Check Card Specialist, Electronic Banking Officer, Information Security Officer, Assistant Vice President, Vice President, and Senior Vice President of Operations and Technology. She has served as the Chief Operating Officer for the Bank and the Corporation since November 2015 and was named Executive Vice President for the Bank and Corporation in December 2017. Ms. Boyd is a graduate of College of Charleston, South Carolina Bankers School and Georgia Bankers Association Southern Operations and Technology School. She has received training in Information Security, Administration of the Bank’s core system, Internet Banking Compliance and Cyber Crime and is a Certified Regulatory Vendor Program Manager. Ms. Boyd has served on the South Carolina Bankers Association Operations Committee and has been a member of the Infragard South Carolina Chapter. Ms. Boyd serves on the Executive/Long-Range Planning Committee and Asset Liability/Investment Committee. The Nominating Committee recommends the re-election of Ms. Boyd to the Board of Directors given her broad and unique experience in banking, in-depth knowledge of the technology and its risks related to banks, and continued commitment to the success of the Company

Mr. Bunch has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank and the Company since 2009. He was born in Charleston, South Carolina and graduated from Clemson University. He has been employed by XO Bunch Organizations since 1973, serving as President, Hughes Motors, Inc.; Vice-President, Bunch Leasing Co.; Vice-President, Florence Truck Center, Inc.; Partner, Bunch Truck & Equipment, LLC; Partner, Bunch & Sons-Real Estate; Managing member, Wando Properties, LLC; and President, Double D Leasing Co., Inc. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors of the Bank and Company, Mr. Bunch serves as Chairman of both the Loan Committee and Community Reinvestment Act Committee. The Nominating Committee recommends the re-election of Mr. Bunch to the Board of Directors based on his valuable knowledge of business and local industry, as well as this strong ties to the community and continued devotion to the success of the Company.

LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

Mr. Eubank has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank and the Company since 2005. He was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. He received a BS in Management from Clemson University. He is also a graduate of the National Automobile Dealers Association Dealer Candidate Academy. In 1992, Mr. Eubank began working with his family’s business, Palmetto Ford, Inc., where he has held various positions including New Car Sales Manager, Used Car Sales Manager and Parts and Service Director. Currently Mr. Eubank is President and CEO of the Palmetto Car and Truck Group which is comprised of Ford, Lincoln, Mama’s Used Cars and Quick Lane Auto and Tire Center. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors of the Bank and the Company, Mr. Eubank currently serves on the Executive/Long-Range Planning Committee and Nominating Committee, and he is Chairman of the Compensation Committee. The Nominating Committee recommends the re-election of Mr. Eubank to the Board of Directors based on his ability to provide an important perspective on economic issues relevant to our community and company as a local business owner.

Mrs. Hagood is the former Executive Director of the Lowcountry Land Trust. Mrs. Hagood grew up in Charlotte, NC and graduated from Davidson College and the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. Mrs. Hagood currently serves on the Boards of the Preservation Society of Charleston, the Darden School Foundation, the LAMB Institute, and the Charleston County Greenbelt Advisory Board. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors of the Bank and Company, Mrs. Hagood serves on the Loan Committee, Community Reinvestment Act Committee, and the Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee recommends the re-election of Mrs. Hagood to the Board of Directors based on her education, distinct perspective on social responsibility and diversity, experience on various committees within the organization, and continued service to the Charleston community through her leadership roles in various organizations.

Mr. Hassell had been with Bank since its organization in 1986, and retired in 2023. During his career of over thirty-five years in banking, Mr. Hassell has held the position of Assistant Vice President, Vice President, Senior Vice President, Executive Vice President, Senior Lender, and President/Chief Executive Officer. Born and raised in Charleston, SC, Mr. Hassell earned a BS and MBA from the University of South Carolina School of Business. He was elected to the Board of Directors of the Bank and the Company in 2006. Mr. Hassell serves as a Trustee of the Bank of South Carolina Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust. Mr. Hassell previously served on the boards of the South Carolina State Board of Financial Institutions and the Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired. Currently, he serves on the Board of the Trident United Way (Past Chairman), The College of Charleston Foundation Board, and the South Carolina Bankers Association. Mr. Hassell serves on the Executive/Long-Range Planning Committee, Asset Liability/Investment Committee, Community Reinvestment Act Committee, and Loan Committee. The Nominating Committee recommends the re-election of Mr. Hassell to the Board of Directors based on his experience in banking, his strong background in commercial lending and business development and his current participation and contributions made to the Board of Directors and its committees.

Dr. Haynes has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank and the Company since 2007. He was born in Charlottesville, Virginia and has lived in Summerville, South Carolina for 40 years. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in Biology. He received a DVM from the University of Georgia. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors of the Bank and the Company, Dr. Haynes has served as President of the Summerville Rotary Club, President of Frances Willis SPCA, Chairman of the South Carolina Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, and President of Trident Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Haynes is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and a member of St. Paul’s Anglican Church where he has served on the vestry. Currently, Dr. Haynes is Chairman of the Frances Willis SPCA Endowment Board and is a construction volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. He and his therapy dog, Gracie, also visit rehab and nursing homes. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors of the Bank and Company, Dr. Haynes serves on the Loan Committee, Community Reinvestment Act Committee, and is Chairman of the Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee recommends the re-election of Dr. Haynes to the Board of Directors based on his experience as well as his strong ties to the Summerville community and his work ethic demonstrated by having run his own practice.

Mr. Hiott was with the Bank from its organization in 1986 until his retirement in 2011. He held various positions including the Executive Vice President and Cashier of the Bank and the Executive Vice President and Treasurer of the Company. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Bank since its organization in 1986 and the Company since its organization in 1995. He received a BS in Accounting from Charleston Southern University and is a graduate of South Carolina Bankers School and the University of Wisconsin’s Bank Administration Graduate School. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors of the Bank and Company, Mr. Hiott serves on the Asset Liability/Investment Committee, Community Reinvestment Act Committee, Loan Committee, Audit & Compliance Committee, Executive/Long-Range Planning Committee, and Compensation Committee. The Nominating Committee recommends Mr. Hiott for re-election to the Board of Directors based on his experience in banking, indepth knowledge of the financials of the Company, his strong commitment to the local community, and his current contributions to the Board of Directors.

Mr. Hutson has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank and Company since 2005. He received a BA from The University of the South. Mr. Hutson is the Manager of William M. Means Insurance Company. Mr. Hutson has served on the Boards of the South Carolina Historical Society and the Historic Charleston Foundation. He has served as President of the South Carolina Historical Society. Mr. Hutson serves on the Asset Liability/Investment Committee, Audit & Compliance Committee, and is the Secretary of the Board of Directors, in addition to serving on the Board of Directors of the Bank and Company. The Nominating Committee recommends Mr. Hutson for re-election to the Board due to his business experience, commitment to the Bank and Company and strong ties to the Charleston community.

Mr. Lane is the brother of Hugh C. Lane, Jr. and has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank since its organization in 1986, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Company since its organization in 1995. He has devoted nearly thirty years to ensuring the success of the Company. He is a graduate of Clemson University. Mr. Lane is a Managing Member of Holcombe, Fair and Lane, LLC - a commercial real estate company. He currently serves on the Executive/Long-Range Planning Committee, Asset Liability/Investment Committee, Loan Committee, and Community Reinvestment Act Committee. The Nominating Committee recommends the re-election of Mr. Lane to the Board of Directors based on his expertise in the real estate market and the local community has been valuable to the Board in its decision-making.

CHAIRMAN

Mr. Lane, brother of Charles G. Lane, organized the Bank in 1986 and he served as President/Chief Executive Officer of the Bank from 1986 until 2012. He has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank since its organization in 1986, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company since its organization in 1995. Mr. Lane was born in Charleston, SC. He earned a BA in economics from the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Lane began his banking career at Citizens and Southern National Bank of Georgia in Atlanta. His banking career also included working in the Bond, Leasing, and International Departments at the Chemical Bank in New York; City Executive of Citizens and Southern National Bank in Sumter, South Carolina; and Executive Vice President, heading the Citizens and Southern National Bank’s Southern Region. Mr. Lane also served on the Board of Directors of Citizens and Southern National Bank of South Carolina for 14 years. Mr. Lane formerly served as an Administrator and Trustee of the Bank of South Carolina Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust. In addition to his responsibilities at The Bank of South Carolina, Mr. Lane is the former Chairman of the Charleston County Conservation Board, former Chairman of the Baruch Foundation, and is the former Treasurer of the Board of Trustees of Ashley Hall School. He has been the recipient of Honorary Doctorates from Charleston Southern University, The Citadel, and Wofford College. He has also received the “Distinguished Citizen Award” from Wofford College National Alumni Council, the Avery Citizenship Award for outstanding community service, the Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award, and the Order of the Palmetto presented by the Governor of South Carolina. In 2015, Mr. Lane was inducted into the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame. Mr. Lane serves on the Executive/Long- Range Planning Committee, Asset Liability/Investment Committee, Community Reinvestment Act Committee, and Loan Committee. The Nominating Committee recommends the re-election of Mr. Lane to the Board of Directors based on his unique and valuable perspective relevant to our Bank’s business and financial performance and strong commitment to the local community. In addition, the Committee considered his current contribution to the Board and his continued devotion to serving the Shareholders of the Company.

Dr. Pelzer is an associate professor in the department of Accounting and Business Law at the College of Charleston (SC). She currently teaches introductory accounting, intermediate accounting, and an audit course in the graduate program. Dr. Pelzer has five years of audit experience with a global CPA firm, and seven years in academia during which time she has published several articles on auditor reporting and audit education. She is a member of the American Accounting Association and a former member of the American Institute of CPAs. Dr. Pelzer is a native Charlestonian and earned both a BS in Business Administration and a Master of Accountancy from the University of South Carolina Columbia, as well as a PhD in Accounting from Florida State University. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors of the Bank and the Company, Dr. Pelzer is Chairman of the Audit & Compliance Committee. The Nominating Committee recommends Dr. Pelzer for re-election due to leadership within the community, financial expertise, and unique perspective relevant to financial performance.

Mrs. Phillips received a BA in Political Science from The University of the South and an MBA in Finance from The University of South Carolina. She is a Certified Financial Planner and is President of Atlantic Coast Asset Management, Inc., a financial management firm. She is a past member of the Board of Directors of Kanuga Conferences, Inc. and the past Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Ashley Hall School, where she previously served as a Trustee. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors of the Bank and Company, Mrs. Phillips serves on the Executive/Long-Range Planning Committee, Audit & Compliance Committee, Nominating Committee, Loan Committee, and Community Reinvestment Act Committee. The Nominating Committee recommends Mrs. Phillips for re-election due to her leadership within the community, financial expertise, and unique perspective relevant to financial performance.

Dr. Rhodes has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank and Company since 2005. He received a BA from Duke University and a MD from the Medical University of South Carolina. He is a Fellow of the American Board of Pediatrics and former partner at Parkwood Pediatric Group. Dr. Rhodes served on the clinical faculty at MUSC and Bon-Secours St. Francis Hospitals. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors of the Bank and the Company, Dr. Rhodes serves on the Audit & Compliance Committee. He also represents South Carolina on the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and serves on the boards of the Carolina Gold Rice Foundation and the TriCounty Forestry Association. He has served previously on the boards of Charleston Stage Company, Coastal Conservation Association, and the Board of Trustees at Ashley Hall School. The Nominating Committee recommends the re-election of Dr. Rhodes to the Board of Directors based on his knowledge of business including running a medical practice and involvement with several local hospitals.

Mr. Sass joined the Bank in January 1994. He has over forty years of experience in banking and oversaw the implementation of the Bank’s Real Estate Appraisal Review Program. He has served in various officer-level positions at the Bank, including Security Officer, Appraisal Officer, and Community Reinvestment Act Officer before becoming Executive Vice President and Senior Lender in April 2012. Additionally, he oversees the Bank’s Loan Department and Credit Department. Mr. Sass serves as an Administrator and Trustee of the Bank of South Carolina Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust. Mr. Sass is a native of Charleston and a graduate of The Citadel with a degree in Business Administration. He is a graduate of the South Carolina Bankers School and The Graduate School of Bank Management at the University of Virginia. Mr. Sass previously served as President of The Charleston Museum Board of Trustees, was previously on the Board of the Regents Tri-County Family Ministries, and is active in various civic organizations. Mr. Sass serves on the Executive/Long- Range Planning Committee, Asset Liability/Investment Committee, Community Reinvestment Act Committee, and Loan Committee. The Nominating Committee recommends the re-election of Mr. Sass to the Board of Directors based on his experience in banking, appraising, his robust background in commercial lending and business development, and his continued devotion to the success of the Company.

Mrs. Sharry was with the Bank since its organization in 1986 until her retirement in 2016. She held various positions in the Bank, including but not limited to Assistant Vice President – Operations Department, Vice President – Operations & Technology, Senior Vice President – Operations & Technology, and Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer. Mrs. Sharry became a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank and Company in 2010. She is a graduate of the College of Charleston, South Carolina Bankers School, and the School of Bank Investments and Financial Management. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors of the Bank and the Company, Mrs. Sharry serves on the Executive/Long-Range Planning Committee and is Chairman of the Asset Liability/Investment Committee. The Nominating Committee recommends Mrs. Sharry to re-election of the Board of Directors based on her strong background in operations and technology of the Company, experience in banking, valuable knowledge of financial reporting and performance of the Company, and continued devotion to the success of the Company.

Mr. Shuler is a Charleston native. After receiving a BS in Industrial Management and a minor in German at Clemson University, he worked overseas for a large multi-national corporation. When he returned home to Charleston, he began working for his family business, Southern Lumber and Millwork Corporation, and assumed the role of President & CEO in 2016. Mr. Shuler previously served on the Clemson University Wood Utilization Department Board, and he currently serves on the Board of the Building Materials Supplier Association (past Chairman) as well as the Education Committee of the Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation. The Nominating Committee recommends the re-election of Mr. Shuler to the Board of Directors based on his valuable knowledge of business and local industry as well as his strong ties to the community.

Mr. Walpole joined the Bank in September 2012. Since that time, he has served as Assistant Vice President, Vice President, and Senior Vice President in the role of Risk Management Officer. In March 2016, Mr. Walpole was named Chief Financial Officer of the Bank and Company and, in December 2017, was named Executive Vice President of the Bank and Company. On October 1, 2023, Mr. Walpole assumed the role of President & Chief Executive Officer of the Bank and Company. Mr. Walpole also serves as Administrator and Trustee of the Bank of South Carolina Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust. Prior to joining the Bank, Mr. Walpole spent four years performing financial statement audits, regulatory filing reviews, and Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance testing for publicly traded and privately held financial institutions. Mr. Walpole is a Charleston native and graduate of Presbyterian College, University of South Carolina, and South Carolina Bankers School. He holds the designations of Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Services Auditor, and a Certification in Risk Management Assurance. Mr. Walpole previously served on the Board of the Lowcountry Land Trust and currently serves on the Boards of Coastal Conservation Association of South Carolina as well as the Preservation Society of Charleston. Mr. Walpole serves on the Executive/Long-Range Planning Committee, Asset Liability/Investment Committee, Community Reinvestment Act Committee, and Loan Committee. The Nominating Committee recommends the re-election of Mr. Walpole to the Board of Directors given his experience in banking, indepth knowledge of the financials of the Company, commitment to the local community, and continued devotion to the success of the Company.