Coastal Carolina National Bank (CCNB) in Myrtle Beach, S.C., has named Stephanie Springs English as branch manager of CCNB’s newest location in Garden City. She will play a key role in the growth and development of CCNB’s newest branch along the South Strand.

Prior to joining CCNB, English worked at DSL Marketing as an account executive. In addition, she has several years of experience in the banking industry along the Grand Strand.

“We are pleased to have Stephanie as the branch manager of our Garden City location,” said Laurence S. Bolchoz, Jr., president and chief executive officer of Coastal Carolina National Bank. “As an experienced community banker, she understands the importance of  relationship banking. As a native and current resident of the South Strand, she is also familiar with the needs of its residents. Working closely with our South Strand manager, Kyle Hawley, we anticipate that she will play a pivotal role in the success of our newest location, and in our future growth along the South Strand.”

English is a native of Murrells Inlet, S.C. She graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, and is also a graduate of Leadership Grand Strand Class XXIX. Stephanie lives in Murrells Inlet with her husband, Sean, and her two children, Grayson and Holden.

She currently serves on the Education Committee for the Belin United Methodist Church and is an active member of gsSCENE.

Coastal Carolina National Bank (CCNB) in Myrtle Beach, S.C., has named W. Kyle Hawley South Strand Manager – Vice President of CCNB’s newest branch in Garden City. His primary focus will be leading the new Garden City team and developing new relationships for CCNB on the South Strand.

Hawley is very familiar with the South Strand. Prior to joining CCNB, he worked in the banking industry in the Surfside and Pawleys Island markets, most recently as a commercial lender in Pawleys Island.

“We are pleased to have Kyle as a member of the Coastal Carolina National Bank team,” said Laurence S. Bolchoz, president and chief executive officer of Coastal Carolina National Bank. “As a lifelong resident of the area and an active member of the community, he understands the needs of its residents and has already established relationships with members of the community. As CCNB continues to grow and serve the South Strand area, Kyle will be instrumental to the success of our newest location in Garden City.”

Hawley is a member of the Murrells Inlet Rotary Club. He serves on the boards of the Coastal Area Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Waccamaw Regional Foundation for Disabilities and Special Needs. He is also involved  with the Coastal Conservation Association and the Belin United Methodist Church Endowment Committee.

Hawley, a graduate of Clemson University, recently completed his first year in the S.C. Bankers School where he serves as class president. He currently resides on the south end of the Grand Strand with his wife Lauren and their daughter, Miller Grace.

Coastal Carolina National Bank (CCNB), headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C., will open its first branch office in Garden City, S.C., in mid January, 2013.

The South Strand branch will be located at 2961 Highway 17 Business, in front of Kroger, on Highway 17 Business, in Garden City. CCNB is currently renovating an existing bank building to house the full service facility. The 3,000 square foot office will have a drive-through window and a 24-hour ATM.

A variety of promotions will take place around the Grand Opening. More information will be forthcoming.

“This branch will make it more convenient for those on the south end of the Grand Strand to bank at CCNB,” said Laurence S. Bolchoz, Jr., president and chief  executive  officer of  Coastal Carolina National Bank. “We’ll offer both personal and business banking needs, and a broad array of high-quality products and services. Our goal, and promise, is to give the South Strand the same high level of customer service that customers at our Myrtle Beach branch have become accustomed to. We’re very fortunate to be able to expand in what remains a relatively weak economy. Our bank is healthy and that enables us to focus our time and energy on what’s most important, our customers’ needs.”