First Reliance Bancshares has appointed Robert F. Dozier, Jr. to the dual roles of President of the holding company, First Reliance Bancshares Inc. and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of First Reliance Bank. In addition, the bank also promoted Charles H. Stuart to President of the Mortgage Division. Previously serving as First Reliance Bank's Chief Banking Officer since January 2020, Dozier has more than 31 years of financial services experience. He previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer at of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, and President and COO of Columbia, South Carolina-based Homeowners Mortgage. Chuck Stuart brings over 20 years of banking experience. Having joined First Reliance over five years ago, he has helped grow mortgage income to record levels across the Carolinas. Previously Stuart was Senior Vice President of Mortgage Banking at Harbor National Bank.