First US Bancshares opened a loan production office in the Chattanooga, TN area through its banking subsidiary, First US Bank.

Chattanooga banking veteran Steven Thompson will lead the Bank’s commercial lending efforts in the market as senior vice president, Commercial Lender.

“We are excited about the opportunity to be a part of the vibrant Chattanooga community, and we are pleased to have Steven join our team. Steven has a strong background in commercial real estate lending, and he has extensive business relationships in the Chattanooga area. His background and skills complement First US Bank’s commitment to expanding and developing our presence in southeastern Tennessee,” said James F. House, president and CEO of the Company and the Bank.

For the past 12 years, Thompson has served the Chattanooga community through commercial lending and leadership roles at several regional banks.

First US Bancshares is a bank holding company that operates banking offices in Alabama, Tennessee and Virginia through First US Bank.