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COMMUNITYSOUTH BANK & TRUST ANNOUNCES
MEMBERS OF SPARTANBURG ADVISORY BOARD
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Stephen R. Collins |
David G. Ingalls |
Dr. Harry W. Kinard |
James H. Thomas (Jim) |
Michael T. Thompson (Tim) |
Upstate, SC -- October 2, 2006 --
CommunitySouth Bank & Trust today announced the formation of its Spartanburg Advisory Board. Stephen R. Collins, David G. Ingalls, Dr. Harry W. Kinard, James H. Thomas (Jim), and Michael T. Thompson (Tim) complete the five-member regional advisory board
Collins has been Vice President of Marketing and Development for Roebuck Buildings Co. for over 20 years. Previous to that, he was Industrial Relations Coordinator for R.D. Anderson Vocational Center. A resident of Woodruff, Collins holds a Masters Degree in Education from Clemson University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Banking and Finance from the University of South Carolina. Collins is active with Helping Hands in Woodruff and is a member of Nazareth Presbyterian Church.
Kinard is Urologist at the Urology Center of Spartanburg since 1983. A resident of Spartanburg, Kinard earned his MD from the Medical University of South Carolina, completed his urology training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Clemson University
Ingalls has been an attorney for over 30 years. He operates David G. Ingalls, Attorney at Law and Hanover Title Agency, Inc. with a primary focus on real estate law. Ingalls earned both his Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of South Carolina. Originally from Richmond Virginia, Ingalls is a resident of Spartanburg.
Thomas is Regional Director of Bellsouth and has over 35 years of experience in the telephone industry. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Charleston Southern University. A resident of Spartanburg, Thomas is active in the community and is on the Board of Directors of several non-profit organizations, including Upstate Alliance, Urban League, United Way, Arts Partnership, and the Palmetto Council Boy Scouts of America.
Thompson is President of J.M. Solesbee Construction Co., Inc., where he has been employed for over 20 years. A resident of Spartanburg, Thompson earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Science & Management from Clemson University.
“We are extremely pleased to announce these quality business leaders have agreed to serve on our Spartanburg Advisory Board,” said David A. Miller, President of CommunitySouth Bank & Trust. “Their support will play a key role in our success as we continue to expand in the Spartanburg area.”
“I have known each of these individuals for a number of years and am very excited they have agreed to join the CommunitySouth team,” said Wayne McKinney, Senior Vice President and Spartanburg-area City Executive. “Not only do they share our passion for serving the customer, but they share our vision of being the best community bank in the Upstate.”
As members of the Spartanburg Advisory Board, these individuals are responsible for promoting the Bank in the local market, including assisting the Bank in its local business development efforts.
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CommunitySouth Bancshares, Inc. (OTCBB: CBSO) commenced operations in the Upstate of South Carolina on January 18, 2005. Fueled by 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 $230 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 plans to cover the entire Upstate market. Currently the bank operates full-service offices in Easley, Mauldin, Spartanburg and Anderson, and plans to open a full-service office in Greer in late 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 with bill pay, a nationwide free ATM network, free business courier service, automated telebanc, courtesy overdraft coverage, and more.
For additional information about CommunitySouth, call 864-306-2540 or visit www.communitysouthbankandtrust.com.
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