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Kevin P. Hagan
President
Pittsburgh native Kevin Hagan moved to Southwest Florida with his family in 1975, when Kevin was in seventh grade. He attended Brookside Junior High and Riverview High School. In 1986, Kevin graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He married his wife, Em, a week later and began his banking career in 1987.
Representing financial institutions in Charlotte, Lee and Sarasota counties, Kevin has served as Commercial Real Estate Lender, Corporate Lender, Retail Manager, Vice President, and Senior Vice President. He also has experience in branch administration and business development.
In addition, Kevin served as COO of a Venice construction firm and was an owner/partner of a successful medical equipment company. He became president of Crews Bank & Trust in 2019.
An active leader in his community for many years, Hagan is a member of the board of directors of Bay Village of Sarasota County and serves on the Finance Committee of Children First, an early childhood and family-strengthening program within economically vulnerable communities. He was a board member of the Sertoma Club of Venice and an engaged volunteer for the YMCA, Venice Area Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club and the United Way.
Contact: 863-494-2220NMLS# 1266007
President
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Amy Prestia
Senior Vice President, Retail Banking
After studying English and literature at the State College of Florida – Manatee-Sarasota, Amy Prestia entered banking in early 1996. She successfully completed a management training program and became a Branch Manager. In that position, she won the President’s Club Award for performing in the top 10 percent of the company. She joined the Crews Banking family in 2005.
As Senior Vice President of Retail Banking, Amy supervises the bank’s branch managers and is involved in research and development of new products and services. She ensures policies and programs are in line with overall bank retail sales and service objectives.
Amy has served as treasurer of the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce and co-chair of its Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament. She also served as an official at the World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament. As a board member of the Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce, she co-chaired its Pirate Poker Run.
Contact: 941-473-4503Senior Vice President, Retail Banking
Kevin Casey
Senior Vice President, Senior Commercial Lender
With over three decades of banking experience, Kevin is familiar with all aspects of commercial lending, specializing in owner-occupied and investor real estate lending. Prior to joining Crews Bank & Trust in 2015, he served as Senior Vice President or Vice President and three other Sarasota area financial institutions, concentrating on commercial banking and wealth management.
Kevin, who earned a bachelor's degree in accounting at the University of New Haven in Connecticut, was with Crews Banking Corporation less than a year when he was promoted to Senior Vice President and Senior Commercial Lender. He provides his clients, ranging from small business owners to real estate investors, with expert consultation, tailoring a financing program suited to needs.
Kevin also shares his knowledge and expertise with the community. He chairs the Economic Development, Government Issues and Transportation Committee of the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce, and he is affiliated with the Venice and Englewood Area Board of Realtors. In addition, he serves on the United Way of South Sarasota County’s Allocation Committee and is also involved with the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce as a mentor of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy.
Contact: 941-412-4798Senior Vice President, Senior Commercial Lender
Jamey Dodson
Vice President & Senior Lending Officer
NMLS# 442937
Jamey came to Crews Bank & Trust in 2018 with extensive experience in banking and the financial industry. His proficiencies include all aspects of home owner financing, as well as business financing. Before joining the Crews Bank & Trust team, Jamey filled executive positions at Harbor Community Bank, First America Bank and Manatee River Community Bank.
A native of Bradenton, Fla., Jamey attended Manatee High School and Manatee Community College before earning a degree in finance at the University of South Florida. He is active in his church and numerous community organizations, including the North River Care Pregnancy Center, F.E.L.T (Feeding Empty Little Tummies) and the Suncoast Blood Center. He is a member of the Manatee County Chamber of Commerce and Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.
Contact: 941-223-4922NMLS# 442937
Vice President & Senior Lending Officer
Ashley DeLuca
Assistant Vice President, Loan Officer
NMLS# 1240667
Ashley started her career with Crews Bank & Trust in 2004 and has been in residential lending for 10 years. She is committed to her clients to make sure they have a trust in her ability to get them in the best mortgage product. She always helps oversee the process with her borrowers so they get to closing with a strong understanding and confidence. In addition to being a Board Member for the DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce, she is involved with the Student Advisory Council and Booster organization for West Elementary School. She is a graduate of the DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership DeSoto program Class VIII. When asked what she likes best about her job, the answer is always, “helping people achieve their dreams of owning their own homes.” Please contact Ashley and she will be happy to assist you with your home financing needs.
Contact: 863-491-5212NMLS# 1240667
Assistant Vice President, Loan Officer
Doug Johnson
Vice President and Commercial Lender – Sarasota/Manatee counties
NMLS #895651
Doug joined the Crews Bank & Trust Team as Vice President of Commercial Lending for Sarasota and Manatee counties in 2018. He brought 21 years of commercial banking experience, including 18 years in commercial real estate lending. He had served as Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer and business banking manager at banks in the Sarasota-Bradenton area.
His familiarity with the Sarasota-Bradenton area enables him to provide financial and lending solutions designed to help clients grow their businesses, real estate portfolios and personal net worth.
Doug earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1979 while majoring in psychology at the University of Florida. He received his MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree, with concentrations in finance and marketing, from the University of South Florida in 1989. USF awarded him a graduate business fellowship.
Doug completed the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University in 2008, as well as Risk Management Association (RMA) courses in business tax returns and commercial loan structuring. He is an active member of the Commercial Investment Division of the Realty Association of Sarasota/Manatee, Sarasota County Economic Development Committee and Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.A Leadership Manatee graduate, he served on the boards of Junior Leadership Manatee (chairman in 2003) and All Faiths Food Bank. He also has volunteered with the American Cancer Society, Boy Scouts of America and the Center for Education School Parents Association
Contact: 941-724-2372NMLS# 895651
Vice President and Commercial Lender – Sarasota/Manatee counties
Michelle Potter
Vice President, Retail Banking Officer - Arcadia North
A third-generation DeSoto County resident and a sixth-generation Floridian, Michelle joined the Crews Bank & Trust family in January 1990. She filled a variety of roles, learning from each position and advancing to management positions.
She started out as a Teller, then began opening new customer accounts in 1995. Two years later, she moved into the Bookkeeping Dept., concluding her three-year stint there as Head Bookkeeper. She was promoted to Assistant Vice President of Retail Operations in 2005 and within four years was made a full Vice President. In 2019, she took over managing the bank’s Arcadia North location.
Michelle attended DeSoto County High School and South Florida State College. She is a community leader, serving as director of Arcadia Main Street and past president the Arcadia Kiwanis Club and Arcadia Centennial Lions Club. She is a member of the DeSoto County Historical Society, Project Graduation Committee, Twentieth Century Literary Club and Miss DeSoto County Pageants Committee. She is also a member the First Baptist Church of Arcadia.
Michelle is married to DeSoto County Sheriff James F. Potter. Their son, Grant, is a graduate of DeSoto County High School and currently attends the University of Florida.
Contact: 863-494-2220Vice President, Retail Banking Officer - Arcadia North
Debbie Faircloth
Vice President, Retail Banking Officer - Arcadia East
NMLS# 793991
Vice President, Retail Banking Officer - Arcadia East
Christine Davis
Vice President, Retail Banking Officer - Sarasota
NMLS #1513225
A familiar figure in financial and community circles in Sarasota, Fla., Christine joined Crews Bank & Trust in 2019 as a vice president and relationship manager heading up the bank’s Sarasota office. Christine began her banking career in 1998. She has experience in retail banking, treasury management and residential lending. As a sales manager and loan officer, she has used her skills to guide, manage and influence successful sales operations, identify and mitigate risk, empower management teams, manage strategic visions, deliver product enhancement and build strong client relationships in both the corporate and community banking environments.
Christine immersed herself in Sarasota’s business and nonprofit communities. She has been involved with Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County since 2002, serving as board chair, vice chair, treasurer and secretary. She is also a founding board member secretary of the Sarasota Athletic Association, a nonprofit focused on creating and managing athletic events to raise funds for local charities, and she spent two years on the board of the Ave Maria School for Special Needs Children.
Contact: 941-888-6080NMLS# 1513225
Vice President, Retail Banking Officer - Sarasota
Michael Aloian
President and Chief Investment Officer
Michael oversees the people and policies of the Trust and Investment Management Services Department and manages the individual investment holdings of clients. His clients include individuals, families, foundations, and institutions throughout the state of Florida.
Education:
Board member:
Michael serves on the Tampa Bay Committee on Foreign Relations and is a member of the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute. He is immediate past-chairman of the Board of Directors for the Historic Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, for which he now serves on the Investment Committee. He is a former president of both the Harvard Club of Central Florida and the Harvard Club of the West Coast of Florida. Michael is a 2005 Graduate of Leadership Tampa Bay.
Contact: 941-624-1973President and Chief Investment Officer
Lory Weisensee
Executive Vice President
Lory manages the Trust and Investment Management Services division to help coordinate the diverse services provided. She has been involved in banking and finance since 1990. Her management and operations experience gives her the resources necessary to lead a team of professionals offering banking and trust products and services with a high degree of personal attention.
Lory is a graduate of:
In addition, Lory has earned both the Florida Certification and National Certified Guardian designations. She serves on the Executive Committee for the Florida Bankers Association’s Trust and Wealth Management Division, volunteers with Tidewell Hospice and has served as a member of the Board of Directors of United Way of Charlotte County.
Contact: 941-624-5400Executive Vice President
Terri Griffith, CTFA
Vice President, Trust Officer
In her capacity as Trust Officer, Terri will administer accounts and act as an estate representative, trustee, guardian of property or investment management agent. She works with new and existing clients serving as a point of contact and ensuring that trust and investment management documents are properly administered with the goal that her clients' wishes are carried out.
Terri has an extensive background in trust services having held positions as Portfolio and Administrative Associate, Senior Trust Manager and Trust Portfolio Manager.
Terri's education and certifications include:
Terri earned her Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) designation from the American Bankers Association (ABA) by demonstrating knowledge and experience in taxes, investments, financial planning, trusts and estates. She also completed the Florida Graduate Trust & Wealth Management School offered by the Florida Bankers Association. This advanced, two-year program covered estates and trusts and offered specialized topics on issues currently affecting the industry.
Terri joined Englewood Bank & Trust in 2013, previously served in leadership and management positions at firms in Maryland and Washington, D.C. She earned an associate degree in business administration at Waynesburg College in Pennsylvania and also attended the National Commercial Finance Association Field Examiner School in New York and the William College Trust School of Banking in Arlington, Mass. She was honored with the Allfirst Trust Company Achievement Award and served on the Board of Directors of the Suncoast Humane Society.
Contact: 941-624-1935Vice President, Trust Officer
Cindee Murphy
Vice President, Trust Officer
Cindee is experienced in all aspects of estate planning. An attorney, she has created estate plans and drafted wills, living trusts and powers of attorney. She has an extensive background in the areas of Wills, Trusts, Estates and Elder Law. As a Trust Officer, Cindee administers accounts and acts as an estate representative, trustee or guardian of property. She works with new and existing clients to serve as a point of contact and ensure that trust and investment management documentation is properly administered and that her clients’ wishes are carried out.
Education:
Cindee and her husband, Dennis, operated Pies & Plates in Punta Gorda, growing the business into one of city’s most popular eateries and retail stores and winning many awards. Pies and Plates was named Business of the Year by both the Charlotte County and Punta Gorda Chambers of Commerce and Retailer of the Year for Leadership by the Florida Retail Federation.
Contact: 941-624-1952Vice President, Trust Officer
Rich Emch, CFP
Vice President, Trust Administrative Officer
Rich utilizes more than 30 years of experience in banking, finance, and investment management to help ensure his clients achieve their desired financial objectives for themselves and their heirs.
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In addition, Rich has held the following:
Rich is a past president of the Economic Development Council of Charlotte County, Port Charlotte Toastmasters, Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity and the Rotary Club of Murdock.
Contact: 941-624-1956Vice President, Trust Administrative Officer
Samuel A. Kiburz
Vice President, Portfolio Manager
Samuel manages the individual investment holdings of his clients, including individuals, families, foundations, and institutions throughout the State of Florida.
Education:
Samuel is a member of the Punta Gorda Police Officers’ Pension Board. He is an Eagle Scout and serves as Scoutmaster for Troop 95 of the Boy Scouts of America.
Samuel graduated from Charlotte High School and has experience working in private banking and wealth management. He has held the following non-profit positions:
Vice President, Portfolio Manager
Gregory S. Thomas
Portfolio Manager
Greg manages the investment holdings of clients via their trusts, IRAs, or individually titled accounts. He also manages assets for private foundations and nonprofit organizations throughout the state of Florida. Greg graduated from Mercy College in New York with a bachelor’s degree in government in 1988. He began his career in computer and internet technology in New York City and operated his own consulting and support firm in the early 2000s. He entered financial management in 2009 and is currently studying to become a Certified Financial Planner.
Greg’s professional background includes:
In addition, Greg has held the following licenses:
Greg is an active parent volunteer in the Punta Gorda Little League and Cub Scout Pack 13.
Contact: 941-624-1975Portfolio Manager
Brittney Seymour
Investment Account Officer
Prior to joining Trust and Investment Management Services, acquired a wealth of banking and financial experience in a variety of positions involving operations, investment management, and retail and customer service.
As an Investment Account Officer, Brittney assists in managing individual investment holdings of clients. She works with the Investment Management Team to monitor market conditions, identify objectives, preferences and circumstances to develop specific investment policies for investors. Brittney provides oversight and monitors managed model portfolios to reflect significant change in any or all relevant variables as well as assisting in business development activities.
Brittney has an Associate Degree in Business from the University of Central Florida, specializing in Accounting and Finance. She has completed the American Bankers Association Certificate in Trust program and is working toward achieving her Certified Trust Financial Advisor (CTFA) designation. Brittney is a native of the Port Charlotte area and is actively involved in the local community through autism awareness associations and performing arts enrichment programs.
Contact: 941-624-1924Investment Account Officer
Marianna Joyce
Trust Operations Specialist
Having been a teller and office manager, Mari brings a wealth of cash handling and customer service experience to Trust and Investment Management Services. Mari is from the Charlotte County area and a graduate of Port Charlotte High School. She stays involved in the local community through performing arts and education.
Mari supports department operations such as daily balancing and settlement functions. She delivers and receives clients' assets and maintains a master security file as well as tax and probate information. She also assists clients with inquiries, requests and support.
Contact: 941-624-1928Trust Operations Specialist
Angie Misner
Trust Officer
Angie has more than 10 years of banking and financial experience. She has worked in the real estate industry and has experience in retail and trust operations. She has completed all three years of Trust School through the American Bankers Association and is pursuing her certification as a Trust and Financial Advisor.
Angie works with new and existing clients, serving as a point of contact, ensuring that trust and investment management is properly administered to her client’s wishes. Her responsibilities include trust administration, retirement planning, investment management, developing asset protection strategies, addressing tax and estate planning issues, and implementing plans to reach clients’ goals.
Angie volunteers on behalf of many organizations, including Give Kids the World through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Trust Officer
Kerry Hunter
Trust Business Development Officer
Trust Business Development Officer
Dotti Girardi, CTFA
Vice President, Trust Officer
As a Trust Officer, Dotti works with new and existing clients to serve as a point of contact to ensure that trust and investment management documentation is properly administered and that her clients’ wishes are carried out.
A native of Cambridge, Mass., Dotti moved to Florida in 1989 and joined Crews Bank & Trust as a member of the Trust and Investment Management Services team in 2020.
Education and certifications:
Vice President, Trust Officer
Investments are not a deposit or other obligation of, or guaranteed by, the bank, are not FDIC insured, not insured by any federal government agency, and are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of principal.
