Coastal States Bank Announces Michelle Gibson as Vice President, Sandy Springs Branch Manager

ATLANTA – Coastal States Bank (“CSB”) has announced Michelle Gibson as Vice President, Branch Manager at its Sandy Springs branch located at 6160 Roswell Road.

Gibson brings more than 16 years of financial services experience to CSB, with a background in retail banking, commercial banking and private wealth management. In her role, she will focus on managing the retail branch, while developing client relationships and providing tailored banking solutions to help businesses and individuals meet their financial goals.

“We are excited to welcome Michelle to Coastal States Bank,” said Rhonda Thornton, Chief Retail and Experience Officer at CSB. “She brings a valuable combination of retail banking, business development and relationship management experience that will be a natural fit to CSB and our clients.”

A native of Alabama, Gibson is a graduate of Auburn University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance. Gibson volunteers in the Atlanta community with her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

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.