Coastal States Bank Announces Charlie Labassi as Treasury Services Relationship Banker

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC / CHARLESTON, SC / SAVANNAH, GA / (February 18, 2026) – Coastal States Bank (“CSB”) announced that Charlie Labassi has joined the community bank as Treasury Services Relationship Banker serving its Coastal regional markets across the Lowcountry and Savannah.

Specializing in analyzing and improving treasury processes for businesses, Labassi brings more than 20 years of corporate treasury and banking experience to his role at CSB. As Treasury Services Relationship Banker, Labassi will partner with businesses in Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort, Charleston and Savannah to deliver efficient, technology-driven treasury solutions and help companies streamline financial operations, enhance cash flow management and reduce costs.

“We’re excited to have Charlie join CSB,” said Brian Smith, CSB’s Coastal Regional President. “His extensive experience and consultative approach align with our commitment to deliver relationship-based banking and help businesses in our communities operate efficiently for long-term success.”

Labassi is an active member of the community and supporter of local environmental initiatives, currently serving as a member of The Turtle Trackers on Hilton Head Island, which aids endangered sea turtles in the Lowcountry.

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 and Beaufort) 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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