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Jake Crews
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Bryan Pennybacker
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Bryan started his career in 1980 employed by a public accounting firm located in West Virginia and working within the audit department. Part of his responsibilities included full scope audits over financial institutions, specializing in SEC work, creating Bank Holding Companies and preparing corporate income tax returns. He joined the Crews Banking Family in September of 2005 as the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President for Charlotte State Bank & Trust.
Now serving as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President for three of the banks in the Crews Banking Family (Charlotte State Bank & Trust, Englewood Bank & Trust, and Crews Bank & Trust) Bryan's responsibilities include management and oversight of accounting processes, preparation of financial statements and preparation of annual operating budgets.
Bryan graduated from West Virginia University in 1980, and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant as well as a licensed Chartered Global Management Accountant. He is a member of the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants), West Virginia Board of Accountancy and West Virginia Society of CPAs. He has served as the Treasurer for the “Relay for Life” and served on various school committees. He currently serves as Treasurer on a local HOA (Homeowners Association).
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Justin Fussell
DeSoto County Market President
DeSoto County Market President
Kevin Casey
Senior Vice President, Senior Commercial Lender, Sarasota Market
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, Sarasota Market
Ashley Deluca
Vice President, Commercial and Residential Lender
NMLS# 1240667
Ashley started her career with Crews Bank & Trust in 2004 and has been in lending for more than 10 years. She was promoted to Vice President in 2022. As both a residential and a commercial loan officer, Ashley helps oversee the lending process with her customers, instilling a strong understanding and confidence they carry from application to closing. An active volunteer for the DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce, Ashley serves as a board member, secretary for the executive committee, and as member of several other committees. She is a graduate of the DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership DeSoto program Class VIII, and she is currently attending the Florida Banking School.
Please contact Ashley and she will be happy to assist you with your financing needs.
NMLS# 1240667
Vice President, Commercial and Residential Lender
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 Real Estate Alliance of the Realtor Association of Sarasota/Manatee, Gulf Coast Builders Exchange 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
Gloria Olvera
Loan Officer
NMLS# 1741832
Born in Mexico, Gloria has been living in Arcadia since she was six years old. Being fluent in English and Spanish enables her to communicate with a diverse array of customers, which is what she enjoys most about her job. She engages her customers with her vibrant personality, knowledge, and expertise, and she goes above and beyond to help them obtain the financing they need to acquire the home of their dreams
Gloria graduated from DeSoto County High School and South Florida Community College. She is a licensed Florida loan officer certified through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS #1741832).
Since joining Crews Bank & Trust in 2006, Gloria served in a variety of positions, including teller, back office supervisor, marketing and business development, and loan clerk prior to her current post as a residential loan officer. She also served part time as an assistant in Bank Secrecy Act compliance.
Gloria and her husband, Luben, have two sons, whom she describes as their “biggest accomplishments.” In her free time, Gloria enjoys spending time with her family and gardening.
Her community support activities include coordinating blood drives at the bank for more than five years. A graduate of the Leadership DeSoto program in 2019, she serves on the Leadership DeSoto Steering Committee for the DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce.
NMLS# 1741832
Loan Officer
Dina Debs
Vice President, Commercial Lender
Dina has joined Crews Bank & Trust, part of the Crews Banking family, as Vice President and Commercial Banker.
Originally from New England, Dina has more than two decades experience in banking, having served as a branch manager, business banker, business development manager and vice president. She earned an associate degree in liberal arts and strengthened her banking knowledge attending an RMA Commercial Credit for Lenders/Analysts program.
In her spare time, Dina can be found spending time with family or enjoying the Florida sun while running, playing tennis, or reading.
Contact: 941-724-9091Vice President, Commercial Lender
Christine Davis
Senior Vice President, Retail Banking, Sarasota Market
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. She now serves as senior vice president of retail banking for Crews Bank & Trust and its sister bank, Englewood Bank & Trust. 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
Senior Vice President, Retail Banking, Sarasota Market
Michelle Potter
Vice President, Retail Banking Officer - Arcadia
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 department, 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.
A community leader, Michelle is active in many different organizations.
Contact: 863-494-2220
Vice President, Retail Banking Officer - Arcadia
Imelda Locke
Vice President, Retail Banking Officer - Sarasota
NMLS# 442940
Born in Texas, Imelda has lived in Florida since she was three months old and considers herself a native Floridian. Imelda entered the banking industry in Palmetto in 1996 after graduating from high school. She served as a head teller and personal banker for four years before being named an assistant vice president and accounting assistant. She added residential loan officer to her credentials in 2015 after completing lending courses through the Center for Financial Training.
Imelda subsequently became a vice president and branch manager, continuing to perform personal banker duties while managing branch personnel, initiating loan applications, and consulting with customers on a variety of issues. Owning strong communication and creative thinking skills, as well as being fluent in English and Spanish, Imelda specializes in client retention and customer satisfaction.
The eldest of seven children, Imelda supports the annual Palmetto Rotary Children’s Christmas Party and volunteers with Our Daily Bread, a soup kitchen and food pantry for individuals and families in need. She enjoys running, traveling, and horseback riding.
NMLS# 442940
Vice President, Retail Banking Officer - Sarasota
Lory Weisensee
Executive Vice President, Director of Trust and Wealth Management
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 serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Military Heritage Museum.
Contact: 941-624-5400Executive Vice President, Director of Trust and Wealth Management
Samuel Kiburz
Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer
Samuel manages the individual investment holdings of his clients, including individuals, families, foundations, and institutions throughout the State of Florida. He has been involved in banking since 1996 and has more than 20 years experience working in wealth management.
Samuel's education includes:
Samuel is a member of the Punta Gorda Police Officers’ Pension Board and the Charlotte County Estate Planning Council . He is an Eagle Scout and serves as Scoutmaster for Troop 95 of the Boy Scouts of America.
He has held the following non-profit positions:
Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer
Gregory Thomas
Vice President, Portfolio Management Services
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.
Greg’s professional background includes:
In addition, Greg has held the following licenses:
Greg is an active parent volunteer in the Punta Gorda Youth Baseball and Cub Scout Pack 13.
Contact: 941-624-1975Vice President, Portfolio Management Services
Brittney Anderson
Vice President, Client Services
Prior to joining Trust and Investment Management Services, Brittney acquired a wealth of banking and financial experience in a variety of positions involving operations, investment management, and retail and customer service.
Brittney was promoted to Vice President, Client Services in early 2022. She assists in managing individual investment holdings of clients and 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 earned the American Bankers Association Trust Officer designation 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: 941-624-1924Vice President, Client Services
Rich Emch
Vice President, Senior Trust 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.
Education:
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, Senior Trust Officer
Dotti Giradi
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 2019.
Education and certifications:
Dotti is active in the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. She has two adult children and one grandchild.
Contact: 941-223-6096
Vice President, Trust Officer
Shirley Osuba
Vice President, Trust Officer
When Shirley joined Englewood Bank & Trust in 2019, she brought 25 years of experience in Trust and Finance to her new role as a Vice President and Trust Officer. She began her career as a probate paralegal for a prominent Sarasota, Fla., Law firm, then served as a Personal Trust Specialist a Trust Officer for a pair of major financial institutions.
Education and certifications:
Shirley grew up in the Philadelphia area and moved to Florida in 1989. She is a Foundation Board member and Operating Board member of Easter Seals of Southwest Florida, also known as Happiness House.
Contact: 941-888-6077Vice President, Trust Officer
Angie Misner
Vice President, 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.
Vice President, Trust Officer
Kerry Hunter
Trust Business Development Officer
Trust Business Development Officer
Chris Eckstrom
Portfolio Manager
Chris joined our team in early 2021 as a portfolio manager in the Trust and Investment Management Services division. Originally from Jamestown, N.Y., Chris spent 13 years in Charlotte, N.C., before moving to Florida in 2007.
Education
Experience:
Chris and his family reside in Lakewood Ranch near Sarasota.
Contact: 941-248-7131Portfolio Manager
Christine Hause
Vice President
Vice President
Angie Parsons
Portfolio Manager
Portfolio Manager
Mark Uebelacker
Trust Officer
Trust Officer
