Florida Banking March 2024

KUDOS

W ith support from Robbie’s Riders, Grampy’s Charities and Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, four adaptive bicycles, each worth $3,000 to $5,000, were presented to Southwest Florida children at the bank’s Bridge Branch. “We’re grateful to Sanibel Captiva Community Bank for helping us fund these custom-made bicycles that benefit these special children physically, and give them a sense of belonging and independence,” said Jack Johannemann, director of Robbie’s Riders. “These bikes change these children’s lives and the lives of their families.” All the recipients are between the ages of three and eight years old and have medical issues such as traumatic brain injuries, autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy. When riding these bicycles, the children benefit from “Expanding our healthcare vertical aligns with our goal of helping local businesses and professionals grow and succeed, and there was a demand for a service such as MDAdvantage,” said Luis de la Aguilera, president and CEO of U.S. Century Bank. “Managing the complexities of the healthcare industry requires having a team of experienced professionals. Sandy and Ana bring an extraordinary amount of expertise, knowledge, and insight to provide a superior level of service.” Bell’s banking career spans five decades and has focused on South Florida for almost 40 years. With extensive experience in customer relationship management, she will maintain and grow the bank’s footprint in the market and spearhead the strategy to acquire, retain, and develop clients. Prior to joining U.S. Century Bank,

general strengthening, new proprioceptive sensory input and improved reciprocal coordination of the legs. They can now participate in activities with their families and peers and enjoy the normal childhood experience of riding a bike. Robbie’s Riders provides special adaptive bicycles and tricycles to children with disabilities, according to their individual capacities and needs. The charity works to donate special needs cycles as quickly as they can raise funds to purchase them. Grampy’s Charities raises funds and support for children’s organizations by partnering with comfort and research-based charities to make a difference in the lives of kids who need it most. An all-volunteer organization with no paid staff, they have donated more than $3 million to children’s charities over more than 25 years. Bell was with City National Bank and its predecessor, Executive National Bank, since 1984. Most recently, she served as senior vice president and business market leader, managing over 100 clients and more than $200 million in deposits and loans. She attended Merrimack College in Andover, Mass. Matos has nearly 45 years of banking experience. She will work closely with clients to help them manage all their financial needs, including personal banking, small business banking, loans, and mortgages. She was most recently a vice president and branch relationship manager at City National Bank where she maintained a deposit portfolio of $48 million with more than 900 accounts. Matos earned an associate degree from Miami Dade College.

Robbie’s Riders, Grampy’s Charities and Sanibel Captiva Community Bank Present Adaptive Tricycles to Local Children

Robbie’s Riders, Grampy’s Charities and Sanibel Captiva Community Bank came together to donate four adaptive bicycles, each worth $3,000 to $5,000, to Southwest Florida children.

WWW.FLORIDABANKERS.COM MARCH 2024 — 29