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Bankers Association from 1998 to 2023; a Board Director for Trustco Bank from 2022 to 2023; Board Member for the EXIM Bank Advisory Committee from 2018 to 2020; and a Member of the Federal Retirement Thrift Board from 2002 to 2010. Sanchez served in the United States Air Force from 1976 to 1981. He has a Juris Doctorate from the University of Iowa College of Law and Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Social Science from Troy University. NAPLES

Spottswood is chief technology officer for Spottswood Companies, Inc. as well as a realtor for Truman and Company Real Estate Services. His local civic and philanthropic endeavors include Board Member of the American Red Cross, Greater Miami & The Keys Chapter; Board Member of AH Monroe; Board Member of the Tourist Development Association (TDA); Board Member of Mitchel Wolfson Foundation; and Advisory Board Member of The Studios of Key West. Sterling is Managing

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Iris Chapman joined Naples Trust Company as senior trust officer. Chapman serves as a main point of contact for her clients and is responsible for monitoring the execution of trust and investment services on their behalf. She also maintains communication

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Partner of Spottswood, Spottswood, Spottswood & Sterling, PLLC. Her local civic and philanthropic endeavors include Board Member of the Star of the Sea Outreach Foundation; Member of the Monroe County Bar Association; and Member of the Greater Key West Chamber of Commerce. Spottswood is a graduate of Key West High School, earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Florida, and a Juris Doctorate degree from Florida State University College of Law. Sterling is a graduate of Key West High School and earned Bachelor and Master of Accounting degrees as well as a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida. LOUISVILLE, KY Republic Bank & Trust Company president and CEO at Salva Financial Group of Florida. Cannon’s strong managerial, business, accounting and finance expertise will add significant value to Republic’s already strong Boards. Cannon’s previous experience with Brown-Forman includes serving as director, Strategy and Brand Analytics from 2020 to 2023; Finance Director Global Travel Retail and Developed APAC from 2018 to 2020; Controller, Americas from 2016 to 2018; Division Finance Manager, West Division from 2014 to 2016; Commercial Finance Manager from 2012 to 2014; Finance Sales Operations Manager from 2009 to 2011; and Finance Analyst from 2007 to 2009. She received a Master of Accountancy, Cannon announced the appointment of Yoania “Jo” Cannon and Alejandro “Alex” Sanchez to the company’s Boards. Cannon is vice president, Global Brand Strategy and Finance Capabilities at Brown-Forman Corporation. Sanchez is

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between departments to ensure all team members are aligned with client goals. Previously, Chapman was at Coral Gables Trust in the Palm Beach Market as senior vice president, relationship manager. Earlier in her career she was senior vice president at Bank of America in the Estate Department. She has served as a trusted advisor to her clients, providing financial planning evaluations, estate plan reviews, and partnering with clients’ attorneys and CPAs. Chapman has served on the Standing Committee for Alzheimer’s Community Care of West Palm Beach and is also a member of the Palm Beach County Estate Planning Council. Chapman is a graduate of both the American Bankers Association’s National Graduate Trust School and the Florida Bankers Association’s Florida Graduate Trust School. PENSACOLA SmartBank announced the promotion of Johnnie Wright to regional president, Coastal West market. Wright profitability in SmartBank’s Coastal West region. Since joining SmartBank in 2013 to establish the Pensacola branch, Wright has been an essential part of the bank’s leadership in the Florida Panhandle. With a deep understanding of the local market and extensive banking experience, he is well-suited for this role. Recognized as a Power List Honoree by Pensacola’s InWeekly publication since 2018, Wright is dedicated not only to professional excellence but also to community service. He has actively contributed to organizations such as Ronald McDonald House Wright will oversee the Pensacola, Mobile and Fairhope regions leveraging his leadership skills to drive SmartBank’s market growth, productivity, and

MBA and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Louisville. Sanchez’s banking, managerial, business, military, educational and

legal experience will be a considerable asset to the Republic Boards. Sanchez previously served as president and CEO of the Florida Sanchez

Charities, Boy Scouts of America, Habitat for Humanity, Fiesta of Pensacola, and WSRE.

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