Presently, Stephen R. Stone holds the position of President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. and President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Coastal States Bank (a subsidiary of CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc.).

Mr. Stone previously occupied the position of Principal at Alston & Bird LLP, Chief Administrative Officer & Secretary at Community & Southern Holdings, Inc. and General Counsel of Community & Southern Bank (Carrollton, Georgia).

Mr. Stone received an undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and a graduate degree from American University.