Coastal States Bank Announces Laurie Bak as Treasury Services Relationship Banker

SAVANNAH, GA (April 23, 2026) – 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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Media Contact:
Raquel Cobb
VP, Marketing and Communications Director
Coastal States Bank
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