01/21/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/21/2026 09:03
ALPHARETTA, G.A.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Eric Rivenbark, Senior Vice President and Commercial Banking Team Lead at Coastal States Bank ("CSB"), has been appointed Vice Chair of the Alpharetta Business Council ("ABC"). The 2026 Board Members were announced in January following nominations last fall. Rivenbark joins fellow local business leaders as part of the council's inaugural board.
Established in 2025, ABC was formed under the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce umbrella, which serves Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell, and Sandy Springs. ABC is dedicated to strengthening Alpharetta's business culture and addressing the needs of local businesses through targeted events, programs, and initiatives.
"It's an honor to represent the businesses of Alpharetta," said Rivenbark. "As a local bank serving this community, we understand the experience of doing business here. The goals of the Alpharetta Business Council closely align with CSB's commitment to supporting the local economy by providing the banking and financing solutions that help businesses succeed. As Vice Chair of the inaugural board, my goal is to help build a strong foundation that keeps Alpharetta's business community thriving."
About the Company
Coastal States Bank builds relationships by providing a full range of banking services designed for businesses, their owners and individuals looking for a local banking partner. CSB has a community banking presence in the Lowcountry of South Carolina (Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Beaufort and Charleston), 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. At present, CSB has approximately $2.3 billion in total assets.
CSB is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: COSO).
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For additional information regarding Coastal States Bank, please visit https://www.coastalstatesbank.com.
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Raquel Cobb
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Coastal States Bank
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Source: CoastalSouth Bancshares
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