Dexter Lummus joined Atlanta-based SouthCrest Bank as senior vice president of Commercial Lending.

Lummus will be responsible for the origination, development and growth of commercial loans throughout Atlanta.

“We are honored to have someone of Dexter’s caliber and demonstrated track record on our team. We have had the pleasure of working together in the past and Dexter always demonstrated the passion and drive that we look for as we grow our Atlanta-based commercial lending team,” said Brian Schmitt, president and CEO of the bank.

Lummus previously served five years as SVP with IBERIABANK/Georgia Commerce Bank. Prior to this, he held senior level positions with other community and regional banks in Atlanta specializing in commercial real estate and business lending.