Florida Banking October/November 2025

PERSONAL TRANSACTIONS

Colony Bank Welcomes Priddle

bank’s loan servicing department with responsibilities such as processing loan payments, maintaining loan records and assisting customers with loan related inquiries. Cherry has extensive administrative expertise across multiple industries, including mortgage loan processing, talent acquisition, legal support services, title and escrow, and print production. Cherry

Colony Bank announced Jordan Priddle joined the bank as Tallahassee Market President. Priddle brings a strong background in commercial banking, most recently serving as Vice President, Corporate Banker at Capital City Bank. Over the past five years, he

Priddle

has held a variety of banker roles, developing a deep understanding of the financial needs of businesses throughout the area. Before entering the banking industry, Priddle worked as a Senior Accountant at Faulk & Winkler, LLC, and is a CPA. He earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of New Orleans. Caldwell Trust Company Honors Kristie

The bank welcomed Barnie Holinsworth as a teller at the McGregor Branch in Fort Myers. Holinsworth has extensive banking and customer service experience, most recently as a branch operations coordinator and teller at a national financial institution.

Holinsworth

Her background includes payroll management, customer service leadership and retail operations. She is known for building strong customer relationships, resolving issues efficiently and supporting smooth daily operations.

Caldwell Trust Company announced the 20th anniversary of Sonya Kristie, Senior Vice President and Trust Officer – a milestone reflecting her dedication, growth and invaluable contributions to the firm. Kristie began with Caldwell Trust in 2003 as an intern in the

The bank welcomed Crystal Gazic as a customer service representative. Gazic has more than 30 years of extensive experience in the financial industry, having served in a variety of customer service and operational roles at national and regional financial institutions. She

Kristie

Venice office while pursuing her bachelor’s degree and working in the local hospitality industry. She advanced from intern to Vice President, Trust Officer and eventually Manager of the Sarasota office and staff. In 2018, encouraged by R.G. “Kelly” Caldwell Jr., Kristie pursued the Juris Master (JM) program offered by the FBA and Florida State University (FSU). She earned her JM degree from FSU in 2021 and has completed the FBA’s Florida Trust & Wealth Management School, encompassing fiduciary income tax, probate practice and special needs trusts. Sanibel Captiva Community Bank Announces News Hires, Promotions

Gazic

holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Maryland and completed a leadership development program while working at a large bank.

The bank promoted Zachary Farst to assistant branch manager at its Main Office in Sanibel. Farst, who joined the bank in 2022 as a teller, has worked at several branch locations, gaining valuable experience and building strong customer relationships that helped him

Farst

Dan McKee joined Sanibel Captiva Community Bank as a residential loan officer at its Bridge Branch in Fort Myers. McKee brings over two decades of experience in residential lending. Before joining Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, he served as a senior

grow into this new leadership role. He will oversee daily branch operations, support team development and continue building strong relationships with customers and the community.

The bank promoted Edwardo Castro to assistant vice president and assistant controller. Castro joined the bank in 2019 as a deposit operations clerk. In 2022, he transitioned to the role of credit analyst and was later promoted to internal auditor. Before joining the

McKee

mortgage loan officer at several financial institutions and most recently held a leadership role at a national mortgage company. He is known for his customer first approach, ability to build lasting relationships with clients and real estate professionals, and deep knowledge of the housing market. Cheryl Cherry joined the bank as a loan servicing assistant at the Bridge Branch. She will support the

Castro

bank, Castro served as a data administrator and senior log and records manager for the U.S. Marine Corps in North Carolina and South Carolina. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree

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