SAVANNAH, GA, September 10, 2009
/24-7PressRelease/ -- "The Johnson Square branch is our flagship location, and we are delighted that Preston will be overseeing operations at this important downtown Savannah office," said Tom Wiley, chairman, president and CEO of The Coastal Bank and Coastal Bankshares, Inc. "He brings a range of banking and retail management experience to his new position, which will benefit our new and existing downtown Savannah customers."
Before joining The Coastal Bank, Laird served as a Relationship Banker with BB&T in Warner Robins, Ga. for three years, where he excelled in a fast-paced environment. He also held various retail sales positions in Statesboro, Ga. while attending college.
Originally from Albany, Ga., Laird earned a B.A. in General Studies from Georgia Southern University, where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. An avid volunteer, he served on the board of directors for Habitat for Humanity in Houston County and helped raise money for Children's Miracle Network.
He is an active member of the Savannah Tourism Leadership Council and the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce and currently resides in Savannah with his wife, Krissie.
ABOUT THE COASTAL BANK:
Locally owned and operated, The Coastal Bank provides a full range of financial services, specializing in small business, consumer banking and real estate lending. Headquartered on Johnson Square in Savannah, this successful community bank has been serving the greater Savannah area since 1954. The Coastal Bank has an operations center in Pooler and branches throughout coastal Georgia. For more information about The Coastal Bank, please call (912) 201-4934 or visit http://www.thecoastalbank.com online.
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