Gulf Coast Bank promotes employees

Gulf Coast Bank Promotes Brooke Pridgen
to Assistant Vice President/Auditor

Brooke Pridgen, CCBIA has been promoted to Assistant Vice President/Auditor. Brooke has worked at Gulf Coast Bank for 11 years and in banking for 19 years. She started in banking as an assistant branch manager. During her career with Gulf Coast Bank she worked in loan operations, specializing in loan review for 9 years. Her latest and current role is Auditor. During her career she has received the distinctions of NAGGL Fundamental Lender (SBA) and Certified Community Bank Internal Auditor. Brooke is a graduate of Delcambre High School and received her associate degree from Louisiana Technical College in Accounting. Brooke expressed, “I am very excited for this opportunity to grow my career at a locally owned company in Vermilion Parish.”

Gulf Coast Bank Promotes Shannon
Motty to Assistant Vice President

Shannon Motty has been promoted to Assistant Vice President. She currently serves as Commercial Loan Portfolio Manager. In her role she oversees Gulf Coast Bank’s loan processors and loan assistants to maintain clear communication and ensure a streamlined experience for customers. Previously Shannon served as Loan Assistant and Processor. Before joining the Bank, Shannon was a Store Owner, Accounting/Account Representative, and served as an Executive and Legal Assistant. Shannon is a graduate of Abbeville High School and Southern Technical College with an associate degree in legal office administration and paralegal certification. “I am humbled and truly grateful for this wonderful opportunity and foresee a future full of possibility and excitement. I look forward to the growth of my career with a business in my hometown, as I continue to work hard to maintain the confidence and trust of leadership, my peers, and our customers. Thus far, it has been a pleasure to serve our customers, create strong relationships, and be a part of community efforts with the bank. I am proud to be a part of Gulf Coast Bank, and I look forward to many more years as a team member!” Shannon expressed.

Gulf Coast Bank Promotes Kelly
Brasseaux to Security/Fraud Officer

Kelly Brasseaux, CCBSO has been promoted to Security/Fraud Officer. She has successfully met the requirements of the ICBA Community Bank Security Officer certification program and was designated a Certified Community Bank Security Officer (CCBSO). Her previous role at the Bank was Security & Fraud Assistant. Her 17 years of experience in the banking industry ranges from loan operations to electronic banking and fraud. She has eagerly stepped into this role to help protect customers, employees, and the organization. Kelly graduated from Westgate High School in New Iberia and then received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance, from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. “I am excited to be a part of the Gulf Coast Bank team because from day one, everyone has been so kind and respectful. I am grateful for the opportunity to grow with the bank and accomplish great things,” Kelly stated.

Gulf Coast Bank Promotes Kayla
Stoulig to Human Resource Manager

Kayla Stoulig, SHRM-CP has been promoted to Human Resource Manager. Kayla joined Gulf Coast Bank as a talent acquisition specialist, bringing extensive recruitment and human resources experience with her. She has since eagerly stepped into her new role to help support the organization, its employees, and strategic goals. She recently met the requirements of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification. Kayla is a graduate of Lafayette High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts at UL Lafayette. “I am thrilled and excited for the opportunity to work in this new capacity for a locally owned business that puts people and service at the forefront of every initiative,” Kayla said. “I feel that my strong background in HR and Talent Acquisition has truly primed me to take on this role as a strategic business partner for the bank, and I’m looking forward to our continued success and growth.”