Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2021

83 www.BestOfMP.com | www.BestOfMP.Video | www.VOICEforMP.com/BestOfInterviews BEST OF 2021 2021 W W W . B E S T O F M P . C O M Serving the Community in Times of Need South State Bank It’s no surprise that South State Bank received this honor for a tumultuous year. Founded during the Great Depression, they understand the needs of the community in times of hardship and are quick to step up and serve. In 2020, South State Bank provided more PPP loans to small businesses in South Carolina than any other lender, which led to the approval of 6,141 loans, totaling $695 million in value and protecting over 65,000 jobs. Not only did South State Bank help save local businesses, loan officer Lance Mengel made an impact on a personal level, helping more than 200 families throughout the Lowcountry with either a new home purchase or refinance in 2020. Mengel boasts extremely high customer satisfaction scores, and clients rave about his patience, communication and guidance. “What I liked most about the experience was Lance and his team’s swift processing and engagement throughout. Lance stayed in direct communication [with us]. He was always available for calls, direction and input. I really appreciated working with him. Since day one, he was a great partner through this experience,” said one client. S outh State Bank has been a South Carolina institution for over 85 years, and, according to our readers, they’re experts at serving the Mount Pleasant community. Year after year, they’ve been nominated as one of the Best Banks, and this year they’re excited to add to that honor with the nomination of Lance Mengel in the Best Loan Officer category. BY LINDSAY C. BISHOP For more information about South State Bank’s services, visit SouthStateBank.com. For mortgage assistance, contact Lance Mengel, at Lance.Mengel@ SouthStateBank.com. (800) 277-2175 • SouthStateBank.com We’re proud to have been voted Best Bank in Mount Pleasant. At SouthState, we are committed to delivering exceptional service and the best financial solutions, while investing in the customers and communities we serve. As your bank, your bankers and your neighbors, we’re incredibly proud to have been selected for this honor. Thank you, Mount Pleasant! Molly Bundy Branch Manager at Johnnie Dodds Blvd Betty Jo Sneed Branch Manager at Coleman Blvd Becky Overmier Branch Manager at Hwy 17 Beth Reeves Branch Manager at Long Point Rd Thank you for voting us the best. Member FDIC NMLS# 403455