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CommunitySouth Bank & Trust
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COMMUNITYSOUTH BANK & TRUST NAMES KATHRYN L. KING
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND RETAIL BRANCH COORDINATOR
Upstate, SC -- November 13, 2006 -- CommunitySouth Bank & Trust (OTCBB: CBSO) today announced Kathryn L. King has been named Senior Vice President & Retail Branch Coordinator.
Based in the Bank’s Easley headquarters, King is responsible for the administration and operation of the Bank’s branches, including staff, operations, lending, productivity, training, and customer service standards.
“We are very excited that Kathy has joined our team,” said C. Allan Ducker, III, Chief Executive Officer of CommunitySouth. “Her vast experience in the Upstate market and in the areas of branch administration and financial services will benefit our Company, shareholders, customers and the communities we serve through a consistent customer experience in all CommunitySouth branches. Having Kathy as a key part of our senior management team will ensure that our intense customer-focused style of banking is permeated throughout the CommunitySouth franchise.”
“I am very pleased to join the growing CommunitySouth family,” said King. ” To be a part of the Upstate’s fastest growing community bank, that was founded on the principle of providing exceptional customer service, is an exciting opportunity and I look forward to helping the Bank continue its expansion in the Upstate market.”
King has more than 28 years of banking experience, most recently as Client Officer at Greenville First Bank. Previously she was Vice President & Retail Branch Coordinator at Summit National Bank.
A resident of Greenville, King attended the University of South Carolina. She is on the board of the United Ministries of Greenville, and volunteers for Mobile Meals and Habitat for Humanity. She is also very active with the United Way as both a Campaign Coordinator and Loaned Executive.
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CommunitySouth Bancshares, Inc. (OTCBB: CBSO) commenced operations in the Upstate of South Carolina on January 18, 2005. After completing the largest initial public offering ever for a South Carolina-based bank, the Company capitalized with $30 million and has since grown assets to over $240 million. In operation for less than two years, CommunitySouth is one of the fastest growing de novo banks in the country, compared to peer banks that also opened during the first quarter of 2005.
CommunitySouth is headquartered in Easley, South Carolina and currently operates full-service offices in Easley, Mauldin, Spartanburg and Anderson, and plans to open a full-service office in Greer in November 2006.
CommunitySouth offers a complete line of banking products and services, including commercial, consumer and mortgage loans, personal and business checking and savings accounts, free online banking and bill pay, nationwide free ATMs, free business courier service, remote deposit service, courtesy overdraft coverage, and more.
For additional information about CommunitySouth, call 864-306-2540 or visit www.communitysouthbankandtrust.com.
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