Florida Banking September 2022

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U.S. Century Bank’s Martha Guerra-Kattou Joins Board of Directors of SebastianStrong Foundation

O n June 3, 2022, 192 bankers received diplomas from the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University. This three-year program provides courses covering all aspects of banking, economics, and related subjects. Students traveled from 21 states to participate in this session. These were the 14 Florida bankers who received diplomas: • Ann M. Banting, Charlotte State Bank & Trust • Michael C. Brown, Ameris Bank • Jeffrey A. Dannelly, Hancock Whitney Bank • Will Hart, Trustmark Bank • Joshua L. Housel, Marine Bank & Trust • Alex Jordan, SouthState Bank • Michael J. Krieg, The Bank of Tampa • Stephen M. McCullough, Citizens Bank &Trust • Lisa Milanese Scott, Hancock Whitney Bank U .S. Century Bank announced that Martha Guerra-Kattou, executive vice president of marketing and sales, has been appointed to the board of directors of the SebastianStrong Foundation. The SebastianStrong Foundation was created to honor the life of Sebastian Ortiz (2000-2016) and his courageous 14-month battle with rhabdomyosarcoma. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded more than $2 million in grants to fund new and cutting-edge medical research across the country in the hopes of one day eradicating pediatric cancers. The Foundation also provides financial support to assist children and their families with enduring the hardships of battling cancer. U.S. Century Bank has long been committed to its involvement with the SebastianStrong Foundation and its mission to search for a cure for pediatric cancers affecting families in South Florida. “This is a well-deserved appointment for one of our most talented and dedicated professionals, and also indicative of our commitment to the communities we serve. U.S. Century Bank pledges our support to help raise awareness of childhood cancers and funding research for less toxic, more targeted childhood cancer treatments and cures,” said Luis de la Aguilera, President and CEO of U.S. Century Bank.

Guerra-Kattou has more than 30 years of banking experience. She leads U.S. Century Bank’s marketing division, executing strategies that build brand and visibility, and oversees the operation of all banking

centers throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Pr ev i ous l y, she s e r v ed a s v i c e president of branch admi n i s t r a t i on , s e n i o r v i c e president of project management, and director of sales and marketing at TotalBank. Guerra Kattou attended M i a m i - D a d e College and is a

Martha Guerra-Kattou

graduate of the Florida Bankers Association-Florida School of Banking program. In addition, she completed a credit program from the University of Central Florida College of Business.

Recognizing Florida Grads of Louisiana State University's Graduate School of Banking

• Brett Myers, TCM Bank • Jason D. Pittman, Citizens First Bank • Jami Searle, BancorpSouth • Patrick A. Shea, First Foundation Bank

• William D. Talley Jr., Marine Bank & Trust Sponsored by 15 southern state bankers associations in cooperation with the Division of Continuing Education at LSU, the banking school requires attendance on campus for three years, with extensive bank study assignments between sessions. The faculty consists of bankers, business and professional leaders, and educators from all parts of the United States. During their three summer sessions at the Graduate School of Banking, students receive 190 hours of classroom instruction, planned evening study, and final examinations at the end of each session.

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