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of industries and brings a wealth of experience and a demonstrated commitment to community engagement to the RMHC Board. Throughout his tenure at Amerant Bank, Plush has been instrumental in driving the institution’s remarkable

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Mainstreet Community Bank of Florida announced that Paul Rountree has been elected to the Board of Directors. Rountree is a veteran banker and is president of Mainstreet Community Bank of Florida. Rountree entered the Army

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achievements and community initiatives. Under his leadership, Amerant has experienced significant growth, expanded its banking capabilities, and recently opened new branch locations in Tampa and Broward County. What sets Plush apart is his unwavering commitment to community and social responsibility. Amerant Bank’s strategic partnerships with the Miami Heat, the Florida Panthers, and the Miami Marlins exemplify this dedication to South Florida. Terrabank announced that Antonio

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after graduating from high school and served as an Aviation Operation Specialist. After leaving the Army, Rountree entered the banking industry where he became a well-known and respected Commercial Banker, eventually becoming president of First Green Bank. Rountree earned his bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Central Florida. He is very active in Lake County, having served on many boards throughout his esteemed career. Mainstreet Community Bank of Florida announced that David Tillman

Uribe, president and CEO, has been named to the Financial and International Business Association’s (FIBA) board of directors. A nonprofit trade association and international center for financial excellence, FIBA

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has been elected to the Board of Directors. Tillman is a civil and professional engineer and president of Tillman & Associates Engineering in Ocala, Fla. He graduated from the

is recognized as the leading voice for international banking in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. FIBA has become a recognized leader in promoting technology, cybersecurity and innovation in financial services. With nearly four decades of international banking expertise, Uribe has held various executive leadership positions in corporate and investment banking. His substantial background includes significant involvement in business turnarounds. As president and CEO of Terrabank, Uribe leads the community bank, focusing on its global footprint and implementing technology driven solutions for clients that will allow the bank to compete in today’s increasingly competitive markets. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania in international relations and political science.

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Georgia Institute of Technology. Tillman is the 2023 recipient of the “Philanthropist of the Year” award and remains active in the Ocala community through his service on multiple boards. Tillman will be an integral figure as the bank continues its growth plans in the Ocala and greater Marion markets.

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Melissa Mendez joined Sanibel Captiva Community Bank as a customer service representative and teller at the bank’s main office. She is responsible for assisting customers with personal and business banking transactions. Mendez has prior

Coral Gables Trust announced five key appointments to its Board of Directors:

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William D. Pruitt, president of Pruitt Enterprises, LP, Pruitt Ventures, Inc., and founder of Ocean Azul Partners, has been appointed chairman of the Board of Directors. He previously served as vice chairman; he assumed the new position following the

experience in property management and is currently enrolled at Florida SouthWestern State College.

MIAMI Amerant Bank announced that the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of South Florida has appointed Jerry Plush to its Board of Directors. Plush, the chairman and CEO of Amerant Bank, joins an impressive group of leaders from a variety

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passing of Chairman Allan Pekor in January. Pruitt has had a distinguished career, having retired from

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