GSB Community News

GSB proudly announces the promotion of Kyle J. Eagleson as President & CEO. This follows the planned succession from Timothy P. Geelan, who retired as Chief Executive Officer on April 1, 2025.

Community banks like GSB play a pivotal role in reinforcing local economies and fostering community unity. These institutions don’t merely function as financial service providers; they’re instrumental in uplifting cities and towns, nurturing entrepreneurship, and enhancing the quality of life for residents. Our impact, at a glance: $781 million in Small Business loans $6.8 billion […]

In 2024, GSB continued to strengthen its deep-rooted commitment to the communities we serve, marking another year of meaningful impact, engagement, and support. Our dedication was evident through substantial financial contributions, employee volunteerism, and steadfast partnerships that uplifted local organizations and the people they serve. GSB’s commitment to philanthropy was reflected in more than $310,000 […]

As we approach our 150th anniversary this year, we prepare to enter another new chapter in our history—one that honors our legacy, continues our commitment to community and embraces an exciting future. Looking back on 2024, we reflect on a year of progress and innovation. Our commitment to enhancing client experience led to the launch […]

GSB (Guilford Savings Bank) is proud to announce that it will change its name to Ascend Bank, a name that embodies its commitment to helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve financial heights. This rebrand marks the next chapter in GSB’s 150-year legacy of trust, service, and community-focused banking that continues on stronger than ever. “This […]

As I am preparing to step down as CEO on March 31, I want to take a moment to express my deep gratitude to the entire GSB community. It has been an incredible honor to serve this organization for three decades and I am immensely proud of all we have accomplished together. To the Board […]

In 2023, GSB took strides in reinforcing our dedication to the communities we serve, marking a year of amplified engagement and support. GSB’s commitment manifested through the continuous investment of time and talent by our employees, who actively participated in volunteerism and served on the boards of numerous non-profit organizations, showcasing the deep roots GSB […]

CFE Fund finds that Aspire Checking meets over twenty-five qualifications for safe and affordable consumer transaction accounts GSB recently announced that its Aspire Checking was officially certified by the national Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) as meeting the Bank On National Account Standards (2023 – 2024).  The Bank On standards—co-created by consumer advocates, […]

GSB introduces Aspire Checking, a BankOn certified checking account created to ensure that everyone has access to a safe and affordable bank account. With this new account, launching in January of 2023, GSB aims to help those that are unbanked or underbanked in our community. This may include people without a checking or savings account […]

Banking Delivered the Right Way. Your Way. From the desk of Neal Brauner GSB Digital Banking Officer Banking has changed considerably over the years. It used to be that local banks would demonstrate their support for a community by opening a branch office to serve the people living nearby. Clients would then come to the […]