Steve R. StonePresident, Chief Executive Officer

Steve Stone is an experienced leader in the community banking industry. He has significant experience in financial services, mergers & acquisitions, strategic planning, and banking operations. As President and CEO, he is knowledgeable about all aspects of Coastal States Bank’s business activities. Mr. Stone lead the recapitalization of CSB in 2017 and has overseen the company’s growth to over $1.6 billion in assets over the past five years.

Career Highlights

Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel of Community & Southern Bank (2012-2016) 
Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel of Community & Southern Bank (2011-2012) 
General Counsel of Community & Southern Bank (2009-2012) 
Attorney, Alston & Bird LLP (2003-2009)

Other Directorships

Member of the Board of Directors of Coastal States Mortgage, Inc. (Current) 
Member, Board of Directors of The Buckhead Coalition (2020-Present) 
Former Member of the Board of Directors of CSB Investments, Inc. (2010-2016)

Education

Graduate of the University of Virginia 
Juris Doctor, Washington College of Law – American University, Cum Laude