EVP, Chief Strategy Officer

Ann-Stanton Gore

Ann-Stanton does it all. As Chief Strategy Officer, she leads the development and execution of Primis’ enterprise strategy, translating long-term priorities into action. As Primis continues to scale, she works across teams to align strategy, accelerate core deposit growth, unlock new growth opportunities, and improve operating efficiency—all while staying true to what matters most: creating an exceptional customer experience and building a stronger, more scalable bank for the future. Read More

About Ann-Stanton

Primis is not just her day job but also her happy place, “We are creating a culture of fresh thinking. One where all ideas are considered and no idea is too farfetched. Banks are rapidly changing and the way money is managed is already significantly different. At Primis, we aren’t standing by to watch—we are actively building a bank for tomorrow and years to come.”

A University of South Carolina grad with dual degrees in finance and marketing, Ann-Stanton (yes, Ann and Stanton always go together) has spent her career leading growth and brand strategy for financial institutions and knows what it takes to truly win customers’ hearts and loyalty. While others think banks are stuck in the past, Ann-Stanton has always seen their full potential—and she’s played a pivotal role in moving institutions from lackluster to innovative, approachable and—dare we say—fun.

Prior to Primis, she served as Ameris Bank’s head of marketing and later corporate communications as the company grew from $1 billion in assets to over $20 billion. During her tenure, she led marketing and communications efforts for 18 mergers and acquisitions and helped launch the bank into a new era with a bold, humanized brand.

Not only has Ann-Stanton led banks through mergers, rebrands and periods of significant growth, but she’s also a gardener, wife and mother. We don’t quite know how she has time for it all, but it might be summed up by her simple, yet impactful mantra, “You got this.”