Ameris Bank Regional President Michael Lee recently announced the promotion of Jason C. Glas to city president. With Lee’s expanding responsibilities as regional president, Glas will be responsible for business development and leadership efforts within the greater Valdosta area.

“Jason is a proven leader and is respected throughout our community,” adds Lee. “His experience and expertise will allow him to achieve great things within this role.”

Prior to joining Ameris Bank in 2013, Glas worked in a variety of roles within the commercial real estate and financial industry throughout the southeast. He currently serves on the Chamber Community Council of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce and is an active member of the Covenant Baptist Church in Valdosta, GA.

Glas received a bachelor’s degree from Valdosta State University, and is currently a graduation candidate as a Certified Commercial Investment Member and the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University. He also received a master’s degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.

Jason and his wife, Marsha, live in Valdosta and have five children.