Why Colorado Business Owners Trust SouthState
Running a successful business in Colorado takes grit, adaptability, and trusted partners. From reliable vendors and loyal customers to hard-working employees, business owners depend on a strong network and a bank that stands with them every step of the way.
That’s why Colorado business owners continue to put their trust in SouthState.
SouthState’s Business Banking teams support entrepreneurs across eight states, including right here in Colorado. In the Denver metro area and along the Front Range, SouthState bankers work closely with business owners across a range of industries, providing guidance that goes far beyond the balance sheet.
Jack Kozlowski
“Colorado is built on entrepreneurship,” says a Jack Kozlowski, Commercial Relationship Manager. “Our clients are innovators and risk-takers. They are navigating constant change, and they value bankers who understand their business and walk alongside them as they grow.”
National Recognition Rooted in Local Relationships
That relationship-first approach has earned SouthState significant national recognition based entirely on client feedback.
SouthState was recently recognized by CRISIL Coalition Greenwich with the second-highest number of total awards in the U.S. for combined Middle Market and Small Business Banking. In total, the bank earned 29 Coalition Greenwich Best Bank Awards, reflecting strong client relationships, consistent service, and a commitment to delivering practical financial solutions for business owners.
Mark White
“For business owners, these awards are not about headlines,” says Mark White, Colorado Division President. “They represent ease of doing business, responsive local teams, and advice business owners can rely on.”
SouthState is tied for the highest number of awards nationwide in Middle Market Banking, which includes companies with annual revenue between $10 million and $500 million. The bank earned 16 Middle Market Banking awards, including national recognition for:
– Overall Satisfaction
– Customer Service
– Trust
– Values Long-Term Relationships
– Ease of Doing Business
– Satisfaction and Advisory Capabilities of Relationship Managers
– Cash Management Capabilities and Ease of Making Payments
– Likelihood to Recommend
SouthState also earned 13 awards in Small Business Banking, serving businesses with annual revenue between $1 million and $10 million. These honors highlight strengths that matter most to entrepreneurs, including trust, long-term relationships, advisory support, and ease of doing business.
“What stands out about these awards is that they’re based on direct feedback from business owners,” White says. “Especially in times of disruption, that tells us clients value steady guidance, local decision-making, and bankers who truly understand their business.”
Since 2016, SouthState has received a total of 111 Coalition Greenwich awards, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted banking partner for businesses of all sizes.
The Person Behind the Account Number
In Colorado’s tight-knit business community, banking is personal, particularly when owners are facing operational, economic, or generational transitions.
SouthState bankers work with startups, second-generation family businesses, and established companies planning their next phase of growth. Whether it’s structuring financing, optimizing cash flow, or leveraging treasury tools to improve efficiency, the priority is always the client’s long-term success.
David Dunlay
“Disruption impacts every business differently,” explains David Dunlay, Commercial Relationship Manager. “Some owners are managing rapid growth, others are protecting margins or planning for what’s next. When you understand the full picture, you can offer solutions that truly support the business.”
From neighborhood cafés and medical practices to logistics firms and engineering companies, small and middle market businesses are the backbone of Colorado’s economy.
“These businesses are more than clients,” White says. “They’re our neighbors and community leaders. When they succeed, Colorado succeeds.”
