Tampa, FL -

ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), announces the promotion of Patrick Ahern to ServisFirst Bank Tampa Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking.

"Patrick has distinguished himself by providing excellent service to our Tampa Bay clients," states Gwynn Davey, ServisFirst Bank Tampa Bay Region President. "We're proud to have him on our team and look forward to his continued success in this new role."

Patrick Ahern, SeniorVice President, Commercial Banking

With over fifteen years of successful banking experience, Patrick Ahern is a sales-driven top producer in commercial banking. He tailors commercial banking services to each customer's need and focuses on reducing the complexities in banking so his clients can focus on building their businesses.

Prior to joining ServisFirst Bank, Patrick served as a Vice President, Commercial Banker and serviced the Tampa/St. Petersburg market. He was responsible for the growth and ongoing management of commercial banking client relationships and specializes in the profitability of his commercial banking clients.

Patrick graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in banking from Strayer University. Patrick also serves on the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast's Corporate Board of Directors and on the Hillsborough County Industrial Development Authority Board of Directors.

For more information regarding Patrick Ahern as Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking for ServisFirst Bank Tampa, please contact Krista Conlin, [email protected]. For more about ServisFirst Bank, please visit www.servisfirstbank.com.

ABOUT SERVISFIRST BANK

ServisFirst Bank is a full-service commercial bank focused on commercial banking, correspondent banking, cash management, private banking and the professional consumer market, emphasizing competitive products, state of the art technology and a focus on quality service. Recently, the Bank announced its assets exceed $14 billion. The Bank offers sophisticated cash management products, Internet banking, home mortgage lending, remote deposit express banking, and highly competitive rates.

ServisFirst Bank was formed in May 2005, and has offices in Atlanta, Birmingham, Charleston, Dothan, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Nashville, Northwest Florida, and West Central Florida. In April 2015, and annually thereafter, ServisFirst Bank has earned investment-grade ratings and a stable outlook from Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA), which measures companies' financial fundamentals. ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. files periodic reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Copies of its filings may be obtained at www.servisfirstbancshares.com.