CresCom Bank Expands Team, Adds Five New Team Members

May 21, 2014

CHARLESTON, SC – This month, CresCom Bank has added five new team members to its Lowcountry branches and Operations Department, including Jolie Sturm, Brad Gorman, Lichiron Johnson, Austin Dalton and Dawn Hunter.

Sturm is a new mortgage processer who will report to Tina Kosmos and will operate out of the Charleston market.  Sturm previously served as an underwriter at Bank of America Home Loans, and as a mortgage processor at SunTrust Mortgage and Beazer Mortgage Corporation.

Gorman joins as an accountant in the bank’s Finance Department (based out of the Operations Center in West Ashley.) Gorman received his bachelor of science degree in business administration from the College of Charleston.

Johnson serves as representative at the bank’s call center (based out of the Operations Center in West Ashley.) Johnson has previous experience serving as an administrative assistant at Alpha Omega College and as a patient care technician at Trident Medical Center.

Dalton joins the bank as a full-time teller at the bank’s Litchfield/Pawleys Island branch. Prior to this, Dalton served as the gift shop manager at Ripley’s Aquarium and office manager for Freeman’s Hardwood Flooring.

Hunter joins the CresCom Bank team at its Mt. Pleasant branch as a full-time teller. Hunter’s previous financial experience includes a variety of positions held with Merrill Lynch, Standard Federal Bank and LaSalle Bank (Bank of America.) Hunter also held a customer service position with Charleston Place Hotel.

“From our Operations Center to our full-service branches, we’re always looking for fresh talent that is experienced in providing quality customer service and financial expertise to our customers,” said CresCom Bank CEO David L. Morrow. “This month’s latest additions are no different and we look forward to introducing them to our customers.”

 

About CresCom Bank
The mission of CresCom Bank is to be recognized as the leader in community banking by creating optimum value for customers and shareholders. CresCom Bank currently has 12 branch locations throughout South Carolina, and offers a strong core of banking products and services. It remains committed to warm, exceptional service and possesses a strong knowledge of local businesses and economic trends. CresCom Bank’s dedication to providing superior quality service exemplifies the bank’s “Have a nice bank” slogan. Carolina Financial Corporation (OTCQB: CARO) is the parent-holding company of CresCom Bank, and also owns and operates Atlanta-based Crescent Mortgage Company. Currently, the mortgage company lends in 43 states, partners with 2,000 community banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers, and offers access to various loan programs. In 2013, it ranked #9 on ABA Banking Journal’s national list of top performing non-S banks and thrifts with total assets of $100 million to $1 billion.

To learn more about CresCom Bank, visit www.facebook.com/CresComBank and www.twitter.com/CresComBank or call 1-855-CRESCOM.