Florida Banking April/May 2025

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

BANKPAC 2025 DRIVING THE FUTURE OF BANKING ADVOCACY

BY ANTHONY DIMARCO FBA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

T he FBA’s 2025 BankPac Board of Directors is energized and ready to lead BankPac into another year of impactful advocacy and success! Thank you for your support. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who have contributed to BankPac over the years. Your investments are crucial in safeguarding the future of our member institutions and ensuring a thriving financial landscape in Florida. 2026 Election Cycle: the road ahead. With a busy 2026 election season on the horizon, BankPac funds will play a vital role in supporting candidates who champion a free and competitive marketplace. Your continued involvement is key to strengthening our collective voice and advancing the banking industry. Meet your 2025 BankPac Board of Directors. BankPac’s Board represents a diverse group of dedicated bankers from institutions of all sizes across the state. We deeply appreciate their time, talents and commitment to advancing BankPac’s essential mission. • Ralph Betancourt, Chair, First Colony Bank of Florida • Susan Blackburn, Seacoast Bank • Gary Carney, First State Bank of the Florida Keys • Guillermo Chiang, ServisFirst Bank • Jason Crowe, Community Bank • Joe Dorsey, InclusiveBANK (I/O) • Veronica Flores, United Community Bank, Inc. The 2025 BankPac Board:

• Courtney Gage, Citizens First Bank • Barclay Harless, Valley Bank • Carlos Lafigliola, Amerant Bank, N.A. • Jason Isbell, Regions Financial Corporation • Nicole Jones, First National Bank Coastal Community • McHenry Kane, City National Bank of Florida • Neil Kinnebrew, Synovus Financial Corporation • Greg Littleton, Citizens Bank & Trust • John Medina, First Federal Bank of Florida • Tom Pennekamp, Truist Bank • Steve Prielozny, Bank of Belle Glade • Rick Pullum, One Florida Bank • Drew Saito, Locality Bank • Mike Sontag, Seacoast Bank • Alex Soto, International Finance Bank • John Thompson, Central Bank • Rob Trott, First National Bankers Bank Support BankPac at our upcoming Silent Auction! Don’t miss the BankPac Silent Auction on Tuesday evening, June 10, during the FBA’s 137th Annual Meeting at The Ritz-Carlton Naples. This exciting event offers a fantastic opportunity to bid on amazing items, both large and small, with all proceeds directly supporting BankPac’s mission. We need your help! Consider donating an item to the Silent Auction to help us reach our fundraising goals. For donation details, please contact Cheryl Tucker at (850) 701-3508, or ctucker@floridabankers.com. Together, let’s continue to protect and promote a prosperous future for Florida’s financial institutions!

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