BayFirst Financial Corp. announced the appointment of Scott J. McKim as Executive Vice President of BayFirst Financial Corp. and its wholly owned subsidiary, St.

Petersburg, Fla.-based BayFirst National Bank. A 25-year industry veteran and Lithia, Fla. resident, Mr. McKim joins BayFirst from 121 Financial Credit Union in Jacksonville, Fla., where he served as chief strategy officer since June 2022.

He previously held the roles of CFO and chief lending officer of Publix Employees Federal Credit Union in Lakeland, Fla. and chief lending officer for American Heritage Federal Credit Union in Philadelphia, Pa. Before that Mr. McKim served in leadership roles at multiple financial institutions, most notably as director of corporate finance and a divisional CFO for Huntington Bancshares.

With Mr. McKims appointment, Robin L. Oliver, who remained BayFirsts Chief Financial Officer following her promotion to Chief Operating Officer (COO) in February 2022, will continue in the sole role of COO. Mr. McKim holds a Masters in Business Administration degree from The Ohio State University and a Bachelors in Accounting degree from Bowling Green University. He serves on the Board of Directors and as treasurer for Golfers vs.

Brain Cancer. Also effective on July 24, 2023, Rhonda S. Tudor will become the Principal Accounting Officer.