- Established in 1997 as Atlantic States Bank in Georgia
- Expanded into Florida as Atlantic States Bank in August 1998
- Launched IronStone Bank division in 2002 to serve customers in western region of the United States
- Opened first IronStone Bank office in Austin, Texas, in September 2002
- Changed name of Atlantic States Bank to IronStone Bank in 2004 to reflect the company’s steady growth across the United States
- Organized under a national charter in Fort Myers, Fla., with executive offices in Raleigh, N.C.
- Total assets more than $2.34 billion
- Parent company, First Citizens BancShares Inc. (Nasdaq: FCNCA), one of the top 100 financial institutions in the country and one of the largest family controlled banks in the U.S.
- Executive Management:
Lewis R. Holding, Chairman
Hope Holding Connell, President
Jay Parker, President IronStone Bank - West and Chief Operating Officer
Chairman of the Board
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Lewis R. Holding is chairman of the board of IronStone Bank. His vision led to the formation of IronStone Bank and its expansion in the Southeastern, Midwest and Western United States. The customer- focused institution is dedicated to providing the highest level of service to the small business, professional, medical and retail markets.
“At IronStone Bank, we place our highest emphasis on building strong relationships and delivering outstanding service,” said Mr. Holding. “Our people make the difference through their long-term commitments to our customers and the community.”
Holding also serves as chairman of IronStone Bank’s parent company, First Citizens Bancshares, Inc., which is among the largest financial holding companies in the nation and tops $16.3 billion in assets. First Citizens BancShares’ lead subsidiary is First Citizens Bank. Headquartered in Raleigh, the bank has more than 340 branches in North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland.
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