Florida Banking August 2023

FBA’S 2023 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 135th Annual Meeting at the Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes in Orlando on June 11-14. “FBA Fest 2023” was a music-themed celebration of the FBA’s 135th anniversary. The FBA was honored to welcome financial journalist and author Maria Bartiromo as Keynote Speaker. Bartiromo gave excellent remarks about her career, the economy, national security, and growth. Attendees also enjoyed informative panels and workshops as well as networking opportunities and entertainment.

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 2023 award winners were: Lifetime Achievement Award Lamar Roberts, retired Banker of the Year Alfonso Macedo, President & CEO, Ocean Bank (Miami) Chairman’s Award Mindy Markwardt, SVP, Director of Compliance at Seacoast Bank (Stuart) Horizon Award McHenry Kane, EVP and Co-General Counsel at City National Bank of Florida (Miami)

Outgoing FBA Chair Bill Penney passed the torch to incoming FBA Chair Jose Cueto, president and CEO of Grove Bank & Trust. FBA’s new officers and board of directors began their terms and celebrated the service of past officers.

WELCOME RECEPTION

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