Jon S. Edwards is currently the Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer at Ameris Bancorp, where he has built up his career over 25 years. Born in 1973, he has been significant in shaping the company's credit policies and...

Jon S. Edwards is currently the Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer at Ameris Bancorp, where he has built up his career over 25 years. Born in 1973, he has been significant in shaping the company's credit policies and overseeing its credit risk management entire time. In 2023, he announced his retirement set for March 31, 2024, marking the end of a substantial tenure. His total compensation for 2023 was approximately $1.88 million, which includes a salary of $414,000 and a performance bonus of around $381,000, showcasing the company's commitment to performance-based pay. One interesting fact is that during 2023, his bonus payout was more than 128% of the target, indicating that he not only met but exceeded performance goals related to credit quality and efficiency.