Coastal States Bank Announces Michael Barnes as Mount Pleasant Branch Manager

CHARLESTON S.C. – Coastal States Bank (“CSB”) has announced Michael Barnes as Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager at its Mount Pleasant location at 268 W. Coleman Boulevard. 

Barnes brings more than 20 years of retail banking, leadership, and financial service experience in the Charleston market, along with a strong commitment to a client-centric approach, to CSB. In his role, he will focus on business development, client relationships, and community engagement in the bank’s Charleston market. 

Barnes holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland and an MBA from Charleston Southern University. In the community, he is involved with Habitat for Humanity Charleston, College of Charleston, Excel Education Center in Charleston, and the South Carolina Department of Commerce’s Entrepreneur and Innovation division. 

“Michael’s extensive leadership experience, passion for developing relationships, and commitment to serving the Charleston community make him an outstanding fit for this role,” said Rhonda Thornton, CSB’s Chief Retail and Experience Officer. “He understands the importance of community banking and is dedicated to helping our personal and business clients succeed and strengthening Coastal States Bank’s presence in the Lowcountry.” 

CSB announced its entrance in the Charleston market in early 2026 with its local commercial banking team. For more information, visit coastalstatesbank.com. 

About Coastal States Bank

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 the Lowcountry of South Carolina (Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Beaufort and Charleston), Savannah 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 $2.4 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.