Florida Banking February/March 2025

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of North Florida with a bachelor of science degree, double majoring in finance and financial services. The bank hired Debbie Mooneyham as the manager for its Fort Myers Beach branch, set to open in 2026. Mooneyham has nearly 50 years banking industry on Fort Myers Beach. She has been an active member of the community for decades and a member of the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce for nearly 20 years. years of banking experience at national, regional and community banks in Florida and Virginia. Her prior banking roles include bank processor, teller supervisor, administration support and deposit operations specialist. The bank also announced hiring

graduate of the Louisiana State University Graduate School of Banking.

SmartBank Promotes Marler to Regional Retail Manager

SmartBank announced the promotion of Sheena Marler to Regional Retail Manager. In her new role, Marler will oversee branch operations across the southwest Alabama and coastal markets, leading efforts to strengthen client and community relationships

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of experience at various community, regional and national banks with more than 30 years in the

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while ensuring operational excellence. Marler has served as the Mobile Branch Manager for the past three years, where she played a key role in opening the branch. Throughout her time with SmartBank, she has prioritized building strong relationships with clients, team members and the community. She is an active board member of a local non-profit supporting domestic violence victims. United Community Names Flores Chairwoman of Miami-Dade County

Glenda Afanador joined the bank as a deposit operations assistant at the bank’s Bridge Branch in Fort Myers. She has over 15 Mooneyham

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United Community announced the appointment of Veronica Flores as the chairwoman of the Miami-Dade County division. Flores previously served as president of the Miami-Dade region and led United through the acquisition of First National Bank of

Lisa Waskiewicz as its human resources manager. Waskiewicz has over 15 years of experience in human resources and organizational development. She has held key HR roles at companies in various industries, including construction and medical, and state agencies in Maryland. She has an array of certifications and licenses, including SHRM-CP, public notary and certified health benefits and retirement coordinator. ServisFirst Bank Announces New Market President Waskiewicz

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South Miami (FNBSM). Flores is a seasoned banking executive with more than 40 years of experience in the industry. She was a key member of the executive team at FNBSM since her arrival in 1999, serving as president and overseeing the daily management of the bank with a focus on client and community relations. Flores has been recognized as a leading figure in South Florida’s finance community. She has been named one of the Top 100 Power Players in Finance by South Florida Business Journal each year since 2014 and has been selected as a Power Leader in South Florida since 2018. Most recently she was appointed to the board of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, where she has served for five years, and has dedicated 18 years to the Florida Bankers Association, serving on its board and various committees. Her community involvement includes a decade of

ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE: SFBS), is pleased to announce the promotion of Brent Dykstra to Market President of West Central Florida. Dykstra will be responsible for overseeing growth and strategic

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objectives in the region. With over 22 years of banking experience in the Sarasota and Venice areas, he brings extensive expertise in business development, commercial lending, and portfolio management. Dykstra is an active member in his community, serving as Treasurer and Board Member for Royal Venice, Inc., a local nonprofit organization. He holds a bachelor of arts degree in business management from Southern New Hampshire University and is a

service on the University of Miami Citizens Board. She has also been a pillar of ChamberSouth for 20 years, where she has served as chair and board member, and currently maintains an active role in their Gavel Club.

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