Florida Banking August 2021

FBA'S 2021 ANNUAL MEETING THE BREAKERS, PALM BEACH

PHOTOGRAPHS BY BROOKE HARRISON, PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR, FBA T he FBA held its 132nd Annual Meeting at The Breakers in Palm Beach on June 14-16. The event was a great success and all were thankful for the opportunity to come together in person for networking opportunities, engaging keynotes and breakout sessions and entertainment. Outgoing FBA Chair Greg Nelson passed the reins to incoming FBA Chair Fabiola Brumley. FBA’s new officers and board of directors began their terms and celebrated the service of past officers. In keeping with tradition, the FBA presented awards to a select group of deserving bankers, recognizing their dedication and contributions to the FBA and Florida’s banking industry. The 2021 award winners were: Lifetime Achievement Award Kim Davis, CFO, Capital City Bank (Tallahassee) and Rudy Schupp (West Palm Beach), who retired from banking in 2018

Chairman’s Award Javier Jorge, Vice President, SBA Lender, Pilot Bank (Miami) Horizon Award Amy Hale, Managing Director-Florida, BMO Private Bank (Naples) Bankers of the Year Awarded to every Florida banker in recognition of the extraordinary efforts bankers throughout our state made during the Covid-19 pandemic, especially in processing PPP funds and working with individuals, families, businesses and organizations that were financially impacted by the pandemic. This award typically recognizes an individual who demonstrates the highest level of commitment to the banking industry and service to his or her community.

WELCOME RECEPTION

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