Get to know the team behind Crews Bank & Trust.

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.

Christine Davis
Vice President, Retail Banking

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Debbie Faircloth
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

Michelle Potter
Vice President, Retail Banking Officer - Arcadia

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.

Imelda Hart
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. Hart 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.

Michael Aloian
President of the Trust Department

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:

• Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1982
• Investment Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst since 1983
• Graduate of the Florida Bankers Association Trust School, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
• Series 65 - Registered Investment Advisor
• Series 52 - Municipal Securities Representative

Board member:

• Florida Bankers Association, Florida Bankers Educational Foundation
• Member, CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute

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.

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:

• Florida Bankers Association’s Graduate School of Banking, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
• Florida Bankers Association’s Trust School, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
• Leadership Charlotte Class of 2003, sponsored by the Charlotte County Chamber Of Commerce

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.

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:

• Associate's Degree in Business Administration from Waynesburg College, PA
• National Commercial Finance Association Field Examiner School, NY
• William College Trust School of Banking, Arlington, MA
• Graduate, Realtor Institute
• Series 65, Registered Investment Advisor
• Graduate of Florida Bankers Association's Trust & Wealth Management School
• Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA).

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.

She serves on the Board of Directors of the Suncoast Humane Society and the Venice Yacht Club.

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:

• Bachelor of Science in Public Relations with a minor in Marketing from the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
• Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
• Leadership Charlotte Class of 1992 (class president), , sponsored by the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce
• Member of the Florida Bar
• Twelve years’ experience with the Farr Law Firm in Charlotte County

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.

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.

Education:

• Associate of Liberal Arts, Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, OH
• Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH
• CFP Professional Education Program, College for Financial Planning,
• Graduate School of Banking, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
• Leadership Institute, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Venice, FL
• Enrolled Agent, EA Certification Program
• Raymond James Advisor Mastery Program
• Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor Program
• Leadership Englewood Class of 2008, founding chair, sponsored by the Englewood Chamber of Commerce
• Leadership Charlotte Class of 2001, sponsored by the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce

In addition, Rich has held the following:

• Series 7- General Securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds) Representative License
• Series 9 and 10 - General Securities Sales Supervisor License
• Series 66 - State and Federal Regulations Agent License
• State of Florida Insurance: Life, Health and Variable Annuities

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.

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:

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
• Degree in Finance
• Degree in Insurance
• Minor in Economics
• Master of Business Degree from Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL
• Concentration in Finance
• Graduated Cum Laude
• Held the following licenses;
• Series 7 – General Securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds)
• Series 6 – Investment Company / Variable Contracts
• Life, Health, and Variable Annuity License in Florida

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.

Samuel has experience working in private banking and wealth management. He has held the following non-profit positions:

• Board of Directors of the Charlotte County YMCA
• Vice Chairman and Investment Committee Chairman of the Cape Coral Community Foundation
• Executive Board of Directors and Finance Committee Chairman of the Lee County YMCA
• Board of Directors of the Endowment Committee for the YMCA of the Palms
• Board of Directors of the Naples Area Board of Realtors Commercial Committee
• Board of Directors of the Charlotte Community Foundation

Gregory S. Thomas
Vice President, 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.

Greg’s professional background includes:

• Senior Financial Advisor
• Practice Management Development (PMD) Graduate
• Associate Team Leader, Whole Foods Market, Westport and Greenwich, CT
• Owner-operator, Westchester Computer Systems, Peekskill, NY

In addition, Greg has held the following licenses:

• Series 7 – General Securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds)
• Series 66 – Uniform Combined State Law for securities agent and investment advisor
• Life and Health Insurance sales in Florida and North Carolina

Greg is an active parent volunteer in the Punta Gorda Little League and Cub Scout Pack 13.

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.

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.

Kerry Hunter
Trust Business Development Officer

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ.
• Graduate of Florida Bankers Association’s Trust & Wealth Management School.
• Graduate of Leadership Englewood.
• Has held Life, Health, and Variable Annuity Licenses in Florida.

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 2019.

Education and certifications:

• Graduated with honors from Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management with a minor in Marketing
• Cannon Trust School Graduate, 2001
• Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA), Florida Bankers Association
• Series 7 (General Securities - stocks, bonds, mutual funds- Representative License)
• Series 31 (Managed Futures Funds license)
• Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent license)
• Series 65 (Registered Investment Advisor)

Dotti is active in the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. Her son Anthony is in the U.S. Navy and her daughter Dominique is a board certified nurse. She also has a granddaughter, Nicole.

Chris Eckstrom, MBA
Portfolio Manager

Chris Eckstrom, MBA, joined Crews Banking Corp. in early 2021 as a portfolio manager in the Trust and Investment Management Services division, serving clients at both Englewood Bank & Trust and Crews Bank & Trust. Originally from Jamestown, N.Y., Chris spent 13 years in Charlotte, N.C., before moving to Florida in 2007.

Education

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, with a concentration on finance and accounting, St. Bonaventure University in New York
• Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautics, with a concentration on management, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Experience:

•  Served as a vice president and senior fixed income portfolio manager for a major financial institution.
• Demonstrated an expertise in asset management of tax-exempt and taxable securities for institutional and high net-worth clients
• Former Treasury Analyst for Sarasota County

Chris and his family reside in Lakewood Ranch near Sarasota. His wife works for TTIA, a Fortune 100 financial organization serving people in academic, government, medical, cultural and other nonprofit fields. Their youngest daughter attends Lakewood Ranch High School and is a dedicated volleyball player. Their oldest daughter is a student at the school of fine arts at the University of Florida.