Florida Banking June/July 2025

excellence, but about creating genuine human con nections that make coming to work a joy.” Marilyn Matherne, FBA Director of Education “Bank of America and FBA Past Chair Fabiola Brumley honor Pam Ricco for decades of dedication and service to our Florida Banks. Her leadership and support have served us through both calm and tumultuous times in our industry. Wherever the road may take her, we wish her happiness and success.” Fabiola Brumley, President, Palm Beach County, Bank of America “Pam and I have served on the Florida Bankers Health Consortium board for 19 years together, oc casionally through very challenging times. She’s great at keeping everyone on task and uses a common sense approach when making decisions. I loved working with her when I was FBA Chairman back in 2020-21. Pam, Connie and I have shared so many unforgettable laughs together over the years through our FBA, BankServ and FBHC activities. We both love our relationship with Pam and all her family.” Greg Nelson, President & CEO, United Southern Bank “Pam – the Ying to my Yang, the Thelma to my Louise, the Alabama to my Auburn! It has been an amazing adventure on and off the field for the past 20 years! Together, we’ve had some incredible op portunities and made some even better memories outside of the office. Your dedication, drive and leadership will be truly missed, and maybe even your harmonica skills will too. Wishing you happiness in your next adventures!” Lesley Jordan, FBA SVP & CFO

areas of banking. Thank you for all your counsel and wisdom over the years that has help me do my job better. I know you will be a success regardless of what the next chapter of your life and career holds. All the best going forward. You will be missed.” Lloyd DeVaux, President & CEO, Sunstate Bank “One of my forever recollections of Pam is the time she took a phone call from me while she was climb ing into a cab in Washington, D.C. I had questions about an upcoming BancServ Retreat, and I told her, “This can wait.” She insisted on getting my questions answered, which she did coolly and completely. This is Pam in a nutshell: professional, and grace under pressure. Thanks Pam! You have a fan in Memphis.” Jim Reber, President/CEO, ICBA Securities “I have worked with Pam for over two decades at the FBA. I would describe her as a relationship builder who works well with her constituents, and who gets things done in a way that benefits the organization and the bankers of the state of Florida. She does so with a smile on her face, even when the task you’re asking her to do is not what she wants to do.” William L. Moor, Jr., President, Capital City Wealth “Pam, although I’ve only had the privilege of working with you for a year, your deep knowledge, patience and consistent willingness to help have made a last ing impression. After 22 years, you leave behind an incredible legacy and a spirit of generosity that will continue to inspire us. Wishing you all the best in this next chapter.” Suellen Wilkins, FBA Director of Communica tions “I will miss working with Pam at the FBA. We have worked on projects, traveled and watched our fami lies grow up during our time at the FBA. Pam has been a rock star and a valued part of the FBA. I wish her all the best in the next chapter of her life.” Antony DiMarco, FBA EVP, Government Affairs

“I LOVE YOU NICK SABAN!” The 2016 FBHC Board and Spouses

“Pam, I have known you for over 20 years, and you have always been a pleasure to work with. You followed up on requests and answered questions timely, and provided advice and support in so many

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