Florida Banking July 2022

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H. Lee Thacker, Jr., and Suzanne Thacker Celebrate 25 years with Caldwell Trust Company and Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties

H . Lee Thacker Jr. and Suzanne Thacker are marking 25 years with Caldwell Trust Company and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties, along with Lee’s fifty years with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Venice based Caldwell Trust Company recognized the milestones with a celebration on April 19, when the Thackers were honored by Caldwell board members and staff, executives from the Boys & Girls Clubs, and a representative from Operation Fly Our Flag. Caldwell CEO and President R.G. “Kelly” Caldwell, Jr. donated a $25,000 check to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties in recognition of the Thackers’ contributions to both Caldwell and the B&GC. The relationship between the Thackers and Caldwell Trust Company began when the Thackers settled in Venice in 1996, just down the street from Caldwell’s first office. Lee said, “I visited as a potential client and signed on as an employee as of January 1, 1997. Soon I was working pretty much full-time. I’ve never regretted it for a moment.” Suzanne was still working for an Atlanta financial software developer but soon became a consultant, designing the company’s first website. She joined Caldwell a few months after Lee as the company’s compliance coordinator. The Thackers make time to help chosen organizations. Since 1969, the Thackers have contributed untold hours B ank of the Islands President Robbie Roepstorff is pleased to announce that David Lowden, Vice President – Private Client Relations has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce. “We applaud David’s appointment and salute the Chamber as it celebrates its 60th anniversary,” said Roepstorff. “We have no doubt David will make valuable contributions.” The Chamber represents more than 560 active members in facilitating communication and cooperation among Southwest Florida’s businesses, residents, and government leaders. “We’re so glad David has agreed to take on the responsibility of serving on the Chamber’s Board of

R.G. “Kelly” Caldwell Jr., CEO/president of Caldwell Trust Company, second from left, presents a $25,000 check to the Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties to honor Lee and Suzanne Thacker, second and third from right, on their 25th anniversary with both Caldwell Trust Company and the Boys & Girls Clubs. They are flanked by B&GC executives Mike Doyle, left, senior vice president of strategic initiatives, and Bill Sadlo, president and CEO.

of talent and made generous financial contributions to the Boys & Girls Clubs. “The Clubs save lives,” Lee said about the Boys & Girls Clubs. “The most meaningful impact I can make is by helping a child realize their own greatness.” Lee was on the board for 12 years in Columbia, S.C., and became president. He was named “Board Member of the Year” in Orlando and Atlanta. He ultimately came to the B&G Clubs of Sarasota and Desoto Counties, where he has been on the board since 1996 and served as president from 1999 to 2000. With guidance from Lee and other board members, that organization now operates six freestanding clubs and four schools, serving over 3,000 kids annually. Directors,” said John Lai, President & CEO of the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce.“As a longstanding community banker on our islands, David has a keen understanding of the needs of our business community, residents, and visitors. His input will be invaluable as we work to promote the prosperity of our members and enhance the economic health of Sanibel and Captiva.” David Lowden

Bank of the Islands VP Joins Chamber Board

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