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focus on exceptional customer experiences and team collaboration, Gage works to ensure every branch delivers consistent, high-quality service in a welcoming environment. She is active in her community and passionate about making a positive impact inside and outside the bank. The bank introduced Russell Kelton as its new Commercial Lender in West Volusia County. Kelton brings over 20 years of experience as a CPA. He earned a master of business degree from Stetson University and a master of accountancy degree from the University of Notre Dame. Kelton is a member of DeLand Sunset Rotary, Stetson Business School Foundation, House Next Door Family Foundation and St. Barnabas School Board of Trustees, among others. The bank announced Josh Burr as Branch Manager for its Longwood location. Burr began in banking 27 years ago as a teller in college. From there, he moved through many positions such as Operations Specialist, Platform Banker, Lender and Banking Manager. Burr obtained his bachelor of science in business management from Nova Southeastern University. He is a Business Networking International Director Consultant and Seminole County Chamber member.

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Amerant Bancorp Announces Executive Transition Amerant Bancorp Inc. announced the appointment of Carlos Iafigliola, Senior Executive Vice President and COO, as Interim CEO. In addition, Odilon Almeida Jr., who had been serving as Lead Independent Director, was appointed Board Chair.

Iafigliola has nearly three decades of experience in the financial services industry. Most recently, he served as Amerant’s SEVP and COO at Amerant. He has been instrumental in advancing the company’s ongoing digital transformation and operational Amerant Bancorp, Continued on page 30

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