Florida Banking August 2022

FBA'S 2022 ANNUAL MEETING RITZ-CARLTON GRANDE LAKES, ORLANDO

PHOTOGRAPHS BY DANIESE BETITO, IMAGES FOR BUSINESS, ORLANDO, AND BROOKE HARRISON, PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR, FBA T he FBA held its 134th Annual Meeting at the Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes in Orlando on June 5-8. With a focus on cybersecurity, the event featured impressive keynote speakers and panelists who spoke about building a secure future. Attendees enjoyed these informative sessions as well as networking opportunities and entertainment. Outgoing FBA Chair Fabiola Brumley passed the torch to incoming FBA Chair Bill Penney, president and CEO of Marine Bank & Trust. FBA’s new officers and board of directors began their terms and celebrated the service of past officers.

the FBA and Florida’s banking industry. The 2022 award winners were: Lifetime Achievement Award Ginger Martin, President & CEO, American National Bank (Oakland Park) Banker of the Year Greg Littleton, President & CEO, Citizens Bank & Trust (Lake Wales) Chairman’s Award Kelly Caldwell, Jr., President & CEO, Caldwell Trust Company (Venice) Horizon Award Mary Usategui, CFO, Professional Bank (Coral Gables)

In keeping with tradition, the FBA presented awards to a select group of deserving bankers, recognizing their dedication and contributions to

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