Florida Banking August/September 2025

PERSONAL TRANSACTIONS

His leadership experience includes launching successful campaigns that increased brand visibility and drove major growth. With a master’s degree in business communications from Emerson College, Murray has a deep understanding of financial services and strategic business development. Hazen brings years of experience in financial services and leadership. In her previous role, she managed Southwest Florida’s largest banking center, earning multiple awards for her commitment to excellence. Since joining IncredibleBank, Hazen has been focused on building strong relationships and engaging with local businesses. First State Bank Promotes Carney Hazen

University and was named Honor Graduate of her class at the Florida School of Banking at the University of Florida. U.S. Century Bank EVP Appointed to ArtesMiami Board

U.S. Century Bank announced Martha Guerra-Kattou, Executive Vice President and Director of Sales and Marketing, was elected to the board of ArtesMiami, Inc., a nonprofit organization supporting and promoting Hispanic artists and

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cultural organizations in South Florida. Guerra-Kattou has been a banking professional in South Florida for more than 35 years. She oversees Retail Banking and Treasury Management Services across the bank’s footprint, as well as specialized business lines including Private Client and Association Banking. She also serves as Development Committee Chair on the board of nonprofit organization SebastianStrong. Aden Joins Community Bank Clint Aden joined Community Bank as Vice President of Commercial Lending. A native of Fort Walton Beach, Aden has 35 years of banking and finance experience. In his new role, he will manage and develop his loan and deposit portfolio within the Okaloosa County market. Aden is a graduate of Samford University with a major in business administration and minor in finance. DeGrand Promoted at Naples Trust Company Aden

First State Bank announced promoting Gary Carney to President and Chief Executive Officer. Carney has served as President since 2023, playing a key role in the bank’s strategic growth, operational efficiency, and strong community engagement.

Carney

In his expanded role as CEO, Carney will assume full responsibility for overseeing the bank’s overall direction and performance, continuing to guide its vision and long-term strategy. Flagship Bank Promotes DiTinno, Hires Hirst Flagship Bank announced promoting Anthony DiTinno to President and hiring Audrey Hirst as Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Officer.

With more than 20 years of experience in banking, DiTinno has been a key leader within Flagship Bank since joining as Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking in 2019. In 2023, he was promoted to Chief Credit Officer, where he provided strategic oversight

The Naples Trust Company announced Scott DeGrand was promoted to Vice President, Client Services & Trust Operations. Located at the Company’s Goodlette-Frank Road office, DeGrand is a point of contact for clients primarily in Naples,

DiTinno

Aden

of the bank’s credit quality and portfolio growth. In his new role as President, he will continue to lead the bank’s commercial lending efforts and help shape the institution's strategic direction. Hirst brings more than 30 years of commercial lending experience to her new role. She holds a doctoral degree in business from Saint Leo University, as well as master’s and bachelor’s degrees in business from the University of South Florida. She is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State Hirst

Bonita Springs and Marco Island. DeGrand obtained his bachelor of business administration degree at Grand Valley State University. Before joining The Trust Company in 2019, he was Assistant Community Bank Manager at Mutual of Omaha Bank, Naples. FirstBank Florida Welcomes De Guzman FirstBank Florida announced the appointment of Aimee De Guzman as Senior Vice President Director of Operations. With over a decade of experience

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