HUNTSVILLE — SouthState Bank has hired Rob Hallett as their business banking relationship manager in Huntsville. He will concentrate his efforts on growing SouthState’s small business banking segment across North Alabama.

Hallett is one of five bankers hired to support SouthState business and wealth customers in Alabama, Georgia and Virginia.

“Across our footprint, these talented bankers will immediately make a significant contribution as they enhance SouthState’s reputation for exceptional service and client-focused relationships,” said Richard Murray, SouthState president. “We look forward to leveraging their talents to help our commercial and business customers grow, as well as helping our wealth management customers optimize and expand their portfolios.”

Hallett has a decade of experience in banking and financial services, most recently at Cadence Bank where he was the relationship manager, and with Regions Bank as a branch manager.

In the Huntsville community, Hallett serves on the executive committee and oversees the finance committee for The CARE Center.