Coastal States Bank Appoints Laura Fraser as Lowcountry Market President

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Coastal States Bank announced the promotion of Laura Fraser to Lowcountry Market president.

Fraser brings more than 15 years of commercial banking experience to her new role, previously serving as CSB’s regional credit officer for its Savannah and Lowcountry markets.

Officials said that with her background in credit administration, commercial lending and portfolio management, Fraser will lead the bank’s commercial banking teams in Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and Beaufort, providing strategic guidance to foster and grow business relationships in the Lowcountry with customized banking and lending solutions.

“Laura has an outstanding track record of leadership, credit expertise, and client service,” said Brian Smith, CSB’s Coastal regional president.

Smith added, “Her deep knowledge of both the Lowcountry market and the broader banking industry makes her the ideal leader to guide our continued growth in this region and deliver on our commitment to our clients and communities.”

CSB has a community banking presence in the Lowcountry of South Carolina (Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and Beaufort), 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.

CSB has approximately $2.2 billion in total assets.

CSB is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: COSO).

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