RIDGELAND, Miss–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BancPlus Corporation, the holding company of BankPlus, today announced that Staci Tyler, Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Secretary of EastGroup Properties, has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective August 30 2022. Tyler will serve as chair of the audit committee and as a member of the risk committee.
“Staci has impressive accounting and operational leadership experience at EastGroup Properties, Inc., a member of the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 1000 indices,” said Bill Ray, President and CEO of BankPlus. “She is a recognized leader in the Jackson metro area and will be a very valuable addition to our Board of Directors. I look forward to working with her and benefiting from her financial expertise and new perspectives.
In his current role, Tyler serves on EastGroup’s leadership team, internal real estate investment committee and 401(k) investment committee. She is responsible for the accounting function of the company, including financial reporting, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and investor relations. In addition to his accounting expertise, Tyler also designed and implemented the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) program. Prior to EastGroup, Tyler was Senior Audit Associate at KPMG.
In addition to his professional accomplishments and contributions, Tyler is an active member of various professional and community organizations, including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants, National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, the Junior League of Jackson serving as a supporter, Make a Wish Mississippi, advisory board member and member of Christ United Methodist Church.
Tyler is a Certified Public Accountant and earned a Masters in Accounting and a Bachelors in Accounting from the University of Mississippi.
“The addition of Staci will benefit BancPlus Corporation and the growth we continue to see in our communities,” Ray said. “Staci’s background and experience make her uniquely positioned to build on our vision. BancPlus Corporation’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee was impressed with his goal-oriented mindset, ensuring that we will continue to make an impact for years to come.
About BancPlus Corporation
BancPlus Corporation is the holding company of BankPlus. Founded in 1909, BankPlus is one of the Southeast’s leading regional banks serving consumers and businesses with the latest technology through a full range of financial services including retail banking, commercial banking, lending mortgages and wealth management. With over $6.6 billion in total assets, BankPlus operates more than 90 financial centers in Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana and Florida. For more information about BankPlus, visit www.bankplus.net.
