BayFirst picks new EVP and CFO

BayFirst Financial Corp. appointed Scott J. McKim as EVP and CFO for both the corporation and the St. Petersburg-based BayFirst National Bank, say corporate officials.

McKim has 25 years of experience in the financial industry. A resident of Lithia, McKim comes directly from 121 Financial Credit Union in Jacksonville, where he served as chief strategy officer since June 2022, BayFirst officials say.

McKim previously worked as CFO and chief lending officer of Publix Employees Federal Credit Union in Lakeland and as chief lending officer for American Heritage Federal Credit Union in Philadelphia.