SAVANNAH, GA – Coastal States Bank (“CSB”) announced that Laurie Bak has
joined the community bank as Treasury Services Relationship Banker at its Downtown Savannah
branch on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.

Bak brings more than 20 years of banking experience to CSB, with an extensive background in
implementing and servicing treasury and cash management solutions for small and commercial
businesses. As Treasury Services Relationship Banker, Bak will support CSB’s business clients with
affordable banking tools and personalized service to enhance their financial operations and security.
“We’re pleased to welcome Laurie to our team,” said Jeremy Summerell, CSB’s Savannah Market
President. “Her experience and understanding of our business community in Savannah will be a great
asset to our team and clients.”
Bak is a resident of Richmond Hill and is actively involved in the local community through membership
and volunteerism with the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, Maritime After Hours of Savannah,
the Tim Tebow Foundation’s Special Needs Ministry and the Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity.
About the Company
Coastal States Bank builds relationships by providing a full range of banking services designed for
businesses, their owners and individuals looking for a local banking partner. CSB has a community
banking presence in Savannah, the Lowcountry of South Carolina (Hilton Head Island, Bluffton,
Beaufort and Charleston) and the Atlanta Metropolitan market and serves communities across the
country through its Government Guaranteed Lending, Senior Housing, Correspondent Marine and
Mortgage Banker Finance lines of business. At present, CSB has approximately $2.3 billion in total
assets.
CSB is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: COSO).
Coastal States Bank – Local. And Proud of It. ®
For additional information regarding Coastal States Bank, please visit www.coastalstatesbank.com.

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