Florida Banking August/September 2025

MARY USATEGUI, PRESIDENT& CEO, FOUNDER

Mary Usategui has over 20 years of banking experience, including helping de novo banks grow and increase shareholder value. Prior to forming BankMiami, Usategui served as the Chief Financial Officer of Professional Bank from April 2014 until its successful sale to Seacoast Bank in February 2023. Following the Seacoast merger, she took on the role of Chief Strategy Officer. She also held other senior roles within Professional Bank and Coconut Grove Bank (now Grove Bank & Trust). During her professional career, she has been responsible for the oversight of finance, accounting, bank operations, human resources, investor relations, strategy and information technology. Usategui has been recognized by multiple publications and associations for her diligent work

in the banking sector and for her service in the community. Usategui is a native Miamian with deep ties to the local community. She attended Florida International University, where she earned her bachelor of business administration (with dual majors in finance and international business) and her master of science in finance. Usategui also holds a master of science in accounting from the University of Miami and is a CPA in the state of Florida. She currently sits on the FBA Board of Directors and the University of Miami Citizen’s Board.

DANIEL MARTINEZ, EVP – CHIEF BANKING OFFICER, CO-FOUNDER

Daniel (Danny) Martinez has over 30 years of banking experience. Prior to joining BankMiami, Martinez worked for financial institutions such as Seacoast Bank, Professional Bank, Citibank, Union Planters Bank-Private Banking Division and Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust Co,. where he serviced and formulated relationships with high net worth individuals and families as well as professionals within the legal, accounting and medical communities. Martinez served in many progressive roles leading up to Chief Banking Officer at Professional Bank, where he oversaw business development efforts, including loans and deposits, for the organization and was instrumental in recruiting top banking talent across the South Florida footprint. A native of Miami, Martinez serves on the Board of Directors at Christopher Columbus High

School - Alumni Association, the South Florida Banking Institute and the Cuban American Bar Association Pro Bono Division. He is a former board member of St. John Neumann Catholic Preparatory School, and Amigos for Kids. Martinez attended Christopher Columbus High School and Nova Southeastern University, where he received a bachelor’s of science in business management.

DAVID MONTER, EVP – CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CO-FOUNDER

David Monter brings over 30 years of comprehensive banking experience to BankMiami, having excelled in leadership positions at de novo institutions and larger financial organizations. Throughout his distinguished career, he has leveraged a deep expertise in operations, finance, tax and risk management to advance strategic objectives and drive sustainable growth. Monter began his career at BankUnited. During his tenure at Professional Bank, he held multiple pivotal roles, including Chief Operations Officer from 2014 until the bank’s successful sale to Seacoast Banking Corporation in February 2023. Following this acquisition, he served as Operations Business Risk & Controls Officer at Seacoast Bank. Previously, he was instrumental in launching Great Florida Bank, guiding it from the de novo phase to its successful sale to Florida

Community Bank. Monter holds a master’s degree in accounting, with a specialty in managerial & cost accounting, from Nova Southeastern University, and a bachelor’s degree in accounting and taxation from Florida International University.

ROBERT REGOLIZIO, EVP – CHIEF CREDIT OFFICER

Robert Regolizio is a seasoned banking professional with over 35 years of experience in the industry. Before joining the bank, he served as the Deputy Chief Credit Officer at Banesco USA, a position he has held since joining the company in 2023. Prior to his role at Banesco USA, Regolizio was the Chief Credit Officer at Professional Bank, starting in 2018. In this capacity, he played a pivotal role in the bank’s growth, contributing to its expansion throughout South Florida. His extensive career also includes a tenure as Chief Credit Officer at Gibraltar Private Bank and Trust, where he began in 2012. His responsibilities encompassed overseeing credit operations and supporting the bank’s strategic initiatives during a period of repositioning. Regolizio earned his bachelor of arts in accounting and MBA in banking and finance from

Dowling College in Oakdale, N.Y., equipping him with a strong foundation in business and finance. Throughout his career, Regolizio has demonstrated a deep understanding of the banking sector, particularly in credit risk management. His leadership has been instrumental in driving growth and operational excellence within the institutions he has served.

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