Florida Banking February 2022

Cypress Bank & Trust CEO and President Dana Kilborne (center) with Maria Rodammer, SVP and senior commercial lending officer (left) and Stacy McGinty, SVP and marketing and client experience director.

a plant indigenous to Florida symbolizing history, experience, and dependability.

Cypress Bank & Trust, Continued from page 9

There are plenty of comfortable meeting and lounge spaces. Each “office” sports matching furniture on both sides of the desk so that an unoccupied desk might be used by employees and clients alike.

The Cypress Bank & Trust website has this to say about its symbol: “A tree of longevity, the Cypress tree grows for generations. It is evergreen, adaptable, and a valued resource. These are traits that define our brand now and in the future. We are sturdy with proven longevity. We are agile and transparent.”

“YES, THERE ARE A LOT OF FINANCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, BUT THERE ALWAYS HAVE BEEN. THERE IS ALWAYS ROOM FOR A GOOD BOUTIQUE BANK AND TRUST THAT LEADS WITH THE CLIENT FIRST.” - DANA KILBORNE

There are no unsightly cords or equipment to be seen. Wires and cords are threaded through the desks and into the wall. Even trash cans are tucked away in convenient storage spaces and shared printers slide out of unassuming cabinets. At Cypress Bank & Trust, the attention to detail is about brand consistency and continuity

As its leader, Kilborne has the support of a strong team of creative and independent thinkers. This is the expectation and the culture at Cypress Bank & Trust. “We remove hurdles and empower talented people by providing the tools they need to be successful,” said Kilborne.

to create an experience for clients that they can trust. The company’s brand symbol is the Cypress tree,

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