Jonathan Taylor
About Jonathan Taylor
Jonathan Taylor serves as the Executive Vice President for the Triangle Region at Southern First Bank, a position he has held since 2016. He has a background in finance and history, holding an MBA and a BS from Appalachian State University, and has previously held senior roles at NewBridge Bank and Paragon Bank.
Work at Southern First Bank
Jonathan Taylor has served as the Executive Vice President for the Triangle Region at Southern First Bank since 2016. In this role, he oversees banking operations and strategic initiatives within the Raleigh-Durham area. His leadership contributes to the bank's growth and customer engagement in the region.
Previous Experience at NewBridge Bank
Before joining Southern First Bank, Jonathan Taylor worked at NewBridge Bank as the Triangle Area Executive - Senior Vice President from 2009 to 2014. During his tenure, he was responsible for managing banking services and fostering client relationships in the Raleigh-Durham area.
Experience at Paragon Bank
Jonathan Taylor held the position of Senior Vice President at Paragon Bank from 2014 to 2016. In this role, he focused on enhancing banking services and expanding the bank's presence in the Triangle Region.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Taylor studied at Appalachian State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in History from 1988 to 1994. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from the same institution, completing his studies from 1994 to 1996.