December 5, 2023
Banking
United Community, Orlando
United Community is pleased to announce industry veteran Evan Wyant will be stepping into the role of Central Florida President. He will lead United's commercial operations in the Orlando area, which includes Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Volusia, Polk, and Osceola counties. Wyant is active in building community and brings more than two decades of commercial and retail banking experience.
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Published on 11/29/2023
Climate First Bank, Orlando
Climate First Bank welcomes Ron Strand-Sorrell as EVP, Chief Compliance BSA and Risk Officer (pending regulatory approval). With 40+ years in banking and 25 years in Compliance, BSA and Risk Management, he will ensure that all bank practices adhere to regulations. Based in Orlando, Strand-Sorrell has held leadership positions with Axiom Bank, MVB Bank and more.
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Published on 11/16/2023
Fifth Third Bank, Tampa
Fifth Third Bank has appointed Suzanne Diaz to senior vice president, treasury management sales manager for the state of Florida with a focus on growth and execution of the Bank's treasury management solutions. Suzanne has 21 years of corporate treasury management experience and holds bachelor's degrees in management and political science from the University of Florida.
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Published on 11/15/2023
Suncoast Credit Union, Tampa Bay
Joseph Rainero joins the Suncoast Credit Union Commercial Lending team as a Business Relationship Manager serving members in Hillsborough, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy and Marion counties. With an in-depth understanding of commercial lending, Joseph helps business owners navigate the financial landscape and gives guidance and lending solutions up to $50 million.
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Published on 10/11/2023
Suncoast Credit Union, Tampa Bay
Michael Spinelli joins the Suncoast Credit Union business lending team as Small Business Consultant Manager. With over 19 years of management experience, Michael brings a wealth of expertise to his new role where he leads a team dedicated to uncovering the needs of small businesses and finding financial solutions tailored to their goals.
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Published on 10/11/2023
Suncoast Credit Union, Fort Myers, Florida
Tiffany Allard joins the Suncoast Credit Union Commercial Lending team as a Business Relationship Manager serving members in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades and Hendry counties. Tiffany is dedicated to finding personalized lending solutions that grow their business with commercial loans up to $50 million. She has an in-depth understanding of financial products & services.
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Published on 8/30/2023
Climate First Bank, Winter Park
Climate First Bank welcomes Marilyn Waite to its Board of Directors (pending regulatory approval). The Managing Director at the Climate Finance Fund, Waite has worked across four continents in renewable and nuclear energy and venture capital and investment. Waite brings her wealth of knowledge and experience to guide Climate First Bank's growth and environmental impact.
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Published on 7/26/2023
Climate First Bank, St. Petersburg
Eric Hollar joins the Climate First Bank team as VP and St. Pete Branch Manager. With over 19 years of banking experience in the Pinellas County area, Hollar will be responsible for the Climate First Bank's growth, community and client engagement and stakeholder relations in the St. Petersburg/Tampa market.
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Published on 7/26/2023
Climate First Bank, Tampa, Florida
Jarred Fayson joins the Climate First Bank team as one of the Board of Directors. A graduate of University of Illinois, Fayson and is now the CEO of Sadler Fayson Fulfillment and resides in the St.Pete/Tampa area. Fayson will use his knowledge and experience to help Climate First Bank expand its perspective and ability to create positive change.
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Published on 4/26/2023
Fifth Third Bank, Tampa
Steven Escobar joined Fifth Third Bank as vice president and middle market relationship manager where he will advise and assist middle market companies in Tampa Bay with maximizing working capital, sponsor financing, dividend recapitalizations, owner occupied real estate financing, acquisition financing, business transition strategies and increasing shareholder value.
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Published on 3/1/2023
Climate First Bank, St. Petersburg, FL
Climate First Bank welcomes Sharon Hill to to the team as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (pending regulatory approval). With a combined 40 years of financial accounting experience, Hill's role is to develop, implement and control Climate First Bank's financial operations and strategies. She is based in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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Published on 2/15/2023
Cadence Bank, Florida
Frank Hall has been promoted to regional president - Florida at Cadence Bank. Hall will be responsible for overseeing the company's community banking operations in the Florida region and developing strategies to grow business within those markets. Hall earned his bachelor's degree from Florida State University and completed the Graduate School of Banking at LSU.
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Published on 2/15/2023
Climate First Bank, Orlando
Jose Camacho joins the Climate First Bank team as one of the Board of Directors. As a veteran finance and banking professional, Camacho is currently Chairman and CEO of New World Bank and now the newest member to Climate First Bank. He will oversee business strategy as the bank approaches its second year of operations.
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Published on 2/1/2023
Fifth Third Bank, Orlando
Nick Venovski joined Fifth Third Bank as vice president and middle market relationship manager. Nick will serve organizations in Central Florida by delivering tailored financing, capital markets and cash management solutions. Nick has 13 years of banking experience working with commercial, corporate and governmental/institutional clients to enable their strategic goals.
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Published on 1/18/2023
Fifth Third Bank, Tampa
Fifth Third Bank has appointed Kaela Lerner to senior vice president, Treasury Management area manager to lead a team of Treasury Management professionals in Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville with a focus on growth. A FAU graduate, Kaela has 36 years of financial services experience including 17 years in Treasury Management in management, sales, operations and marketing.
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Published on 12/14/2022
Fifth Third Bank, Tampa
Fifth Third Bank has appointed Hao Kien to vice president, middle market relationship manager. In this role, Hao will apply his more than 15 years of banking experience to advise and assist middle market companies with their capital and banking needs. He earned a MIS degree from the University of South Florida and enjoys golfing and traveling with his wife.
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Published on 12/14/2022
U.S. Century Bank, Miami
U.S. Century Bank and USCB Financial Holdings, Inc. announced its Chair, Aida Levitan, Ph.D. has been named to the Forbes '50 Over 50' Money List.
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Published on 11/14/2022
Eastern National Bank, Miami, FL
Louis M. Ferreira, chairman, president and CEO of Eastern National Bank in Miami, was appointed to the Florida Bankers Association Board of Directors. The trade association, founded in 1888, advocates on behalf of Florida's financial community to serve member banks and customers. Eastern National Bank is a 53-year-old full-service financial institution.
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Published on 10/19/2022
Climate First Bank, St. Petersburg
Cindy Kindl joins the Climate First Bank Team as a Universal Banker III at the St. Petersburg location. She has over 5 years of banking experience as a teller, relationship banker and lender. Kindl brings more than 20 years of customer service experience to her new role as a frontline point of contact for our clients in the west Florida market and beyond.
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Published on 10/4/2022
Climate First Bank, St. Petersburg
Tyler Linn joins the Climate First Bank team as VP, Commercial Lender. Bringing five years of banking experience to his new role, Linn will develop new commercial relationships for the bank in the St. Petersburg/Tampa market.
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Published on 9/12/2022
Climate First Bank, Tampa
Climate First Bank welcomes Abraham Perez Serra as AVP, Network Engineer. Perez Serra brings more than 17 years of experience in information technology to the role. In this role, Perez Serra supports installation, monitoring, and optimization of the bank's network hardware, software and communication links.
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Published on 9/12/2022
Climate First Bank, Orlando
Jennifer Biegemeier is now VP, Director of HR and Board Secretary for Climate First Bank. With 13 years of experience, Biegemeier will recruit and retain top-tier talent, create onboarding and training processes and manage employee relationships. For the Board, she will handle administrative duties like maintaining meeting minutes, scheduling meetings and more.
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Published on 9/12/2022
Climate First Bank, St. Petersburg
Climate First Bank welcomes Michael Madison to the team as VP, SBA Lender. With nearly 15 years of banking experience, Madison's primary focus is using the SBA programs to help small businesses obtain funding they need to accomplish their goals. Madison specializes in business acquisitions, expansions, real estate and franchise lending.
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Published on 9/12/2022
Climate First Bank, Mount Dora
Kaina Norelia joins the Climate First Bank team as VP, Branch Manager. Based in Lake County, Norelia will manage the bank's upcoming Mount Dora location. With 10 years of experience, she aims to give customers an exceptional banking experience each time. Norelia brings a wide range of knowledge to her new role, from operations management to customer service.
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Published on 9/12/2022
Climate First Bank, St. Petersburg
Climate First Bank welcomes Edina Remic to the team as VP, Branch Manager of the St. Petersburg location. Seasoned in all aspects of running a branch's day-to-day operations, Remic previously worked as a teller, relationship banker, assistant manager, loan underwriter and branch manager.
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Published on 9/12/2022
