SAVANNAH — Brad Bixler of Richmond Hill recently was hired at The Coastal Bank as a mortgage originator.

In his new position, he is responsible for guiding customers through the mortgage and re-financing process.

Bixler previously served as mortgage sales manager at The Coastal Bank’s operations center in Pooler in 2010 and 2011. Prior to re-joining The Coastal Bank, he worked as a senior loan officer at Starkey Mortgage in Savannah.

Bixler has more than 20 years of experience in banking and real estate. He served as a mortgage banker at Real Estate Mortgage, Network, Inc.; the owner of White Column Mortgage; the vice president of mortgage lending at Independent Mortgage Brokers; and a real estate analyst/appraiser at Integra Realty Resources.

“We’re delighted to welcome Brad back to The Coastal Bank,” said John J. Stahl, mortgage director at The Coastal Bank. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our accomplished mortgage team.”

Originally from Winnsboro, La., Bixler earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and real estate from Georgia Southern University.