Southern Missouri Bancorp Names New Chief Operating Officer

SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP ANNOUNCES UPDATE TO ITS EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM

Joplin, MO, March 31, 2025 – Southern Missouri Bancorp, the parent company of Bank of Missouri, announced today that it has made changes to its executive leadership team.

Effective April 1, 2025, John P. Hogan, currently President and Chief Operating Officer, will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding George P. Short, who will retire from the company. Hogan has been with Southern Missouri Bancorp for over 20 years, serving in various leadership roles, including President and Chief Operating Officer since 2015.

Additionally, the company announced that David W. Turner, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer, will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer, effective April 1, 2025. Turner has been with Southern Missouri Bancorp for over 15 years, serving in various roles, including Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer since 2018.

"We are grateful for George's dedication and service to our company, and we wish him all the best in his retirement," said Hogan. "I am excited to take on the role of President and CEO and look forward to continuing to lead our team in serving our customers and communities."

"We are also pleased to announce David's promotion to Chief Operating Officer," said Hogan. "His extensive experience and knowledge of our company will be invaluable in this role."

Southern Missouri Bancorp is a financial services company that operates Bank of Missouri, with banking offices in southern Missouri. The company's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol SMBC.