Florida Banking August/September 2025

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Honoring Florida’s Leaders in Learning: 2025 GSBLSU Graduates

T he FBA is proud to recognize the outstanding Florida bankers who participated in the 2025 session of the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University (GSBLSU). Over the course of three years, these exceptional individuals engaged in a rigorous academic journey, delving into advanced studies in banking, finance, strategic leadership and management. The GSBLSU experience cultivates technical expertise and sharpens critical thinking and leadership skills, empowering graduates to return to their institutions with renewed insight and the tools to guide our industry into the future. Congratulations to Florida’s 2025 GSBLSU graduates! Your dedication, perseverance and passion for excellence are evident in your achievements at GSBLSU. We also appreciate the institutions and Florida’s 2025 Graduating Seniors Patrick Bush – Peoples Bank of Graceville Gregory Cross – Winter Park National Bank Patrick Heatherington – Synovus John Matulia – Barwick Banking Company

banking leaders across Florida who have supported and invested in these professionals.

Zachary Pencarinha – First Bank Anthony Perez – Bay First Financial Jordan Priddle – Capital City Bank Justin Wimberly – American Commerce Bank

Florida’s Class of 2027

Clayton Rikard – CCB Bank Aaron White – SmartBank Florida’s Class of 2026

Melanie Humphrey – BayFirst National Bank Stephanie Jones – First Horizon Bank Michael Quintana – First Horizon Bank Abel Rostran – First Horizon Bank Donald Slappey – Hancock Whitney Bank Margaret Vining – Commerce Bank & Trust Linnette Wolfgram – Community Bank of MS Mark Zielinski – First Southern Bank

John Brown – Renasant Bank Michael Fera – SouthState Bank Richard Harding – First Horizon Bank James Lewis – Farm Credit of Central Florida David Li – TCM Bank

Territo Named to ICBA’s ‘40 Under 40 Community Bank Leaders’

F rank Territo, Chief of Staff and Director of Investor Relations at The Bank of Tampa, was named among the ICBA’s 2025 “40 Under 40 Community Bank Leaders.” These awards, now in their seventh year, shine a light on inspiring people who take bettering their workplaces to the next level, offering thoughtful ideas for improved efficiencies, digital innovations, community involvement and more. Territo, known as The Bank of Tampa's “Fixer,” has a reputation for aligning teams and enhancing the bank’s services. He headed a successful Paycheck Protection Program rollout and instituted team and department leader meetings across the bank, aiming to improve communication and find solutions for inefficiencies.

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