About Our Murdock Branch
Our Murdock branch is located in a two-story, 11,000-square-foot brick building on the corner of Tamiami Trail and Paulson Drive. The bank began operations in a 2,700-square-foot facility on Tamiami Trail near Midway Boulevard in 1987. In 1989, the bank acquired land in northwestern Charlotte County on the site of the current facility. In 2008, our two-story, 6,000-square-foot Service and Support Center was constructed behind our branch. Built with anti-hurricane specifications, the reinforced-concrete building houses the bank’s IT department, customer support operations, and digital experience services. We are the bank to count on for friendly, hometown service, offering our personal and business customers banking and borrowing services for area residents and businesses. Our Trust and Wealth Management division provides professional trustee services and asset management.
Online Banking and Bill Pay
Personal Banking
Checking
Savings
Business Banking
Treasury Management
Commercial Real Estate Loans
Equipment Loans
Residential Mortgages
Consumer Loans
Trust Services
Estate Planning
Investment Management
Growing to Meet Our Clients' Needs
In September of 2002, our Board of Directors made the decision to establish a Trust and Wealth Management Department in an effort to fulfill its mission of serving the financial needs of its community. In 2016, the bank expanded with Loan Offices in Lee and Collier Counties.
A Community Bank
Having local trust and wealth management services clearly sets us apart, and so does our commitment to community support. Our staff and customers support the annual Kiwanis Shoes for Kids and Guardian ad Litem holiday gift drives, and they always come through in a big way. We also host on-site blood drives and assist various nonprofit organizations that improve our community. In addition, our staff members from top to bottom readily volunteer, showing they are involved and dedicated to the community where they work and live.
Craig DeYoung
Area President, SW Florida
Heavily involved in the banking industry in Charlotte County since graduating from Charlotte High School in 1980, Craig DeYoung joined the Bank as a commercial real estate lender in 1994. He advanced to Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer before becoming president of Charlotte State Bank & Trust, one of Crews Bank & Trust's legacy banks in 2006.
During his tenure as president, Craig oversaw much expansion of the bank: the opening of a full-service branch in North Port in 2017, in addition to opening a satellite office at South Port Square in Port Charlotte in 2016 and loan-production offices in Lee and Collier counties in 2015 and 2016, respectively. He also supervised numerous advances in products and services designed to make banking more convenient and rewarding to customers, including a home-based, locally staffed Trust and Wealth division.
cdeyoung@crews.bank
Nick Worden
Vice President, Commercial Banker
Nick has been involved in banking for more than a decade, serving as a commercial banker in Charlotte, Collier, Lee, and Sarasota counties. He also has experience in branch management, underwriting and credit management, and portfolio management.
He attended Edison Community College (now Florida SouthWestern State College) and has held Florida state licenses in life and health insurance, variable annuities, and securities Series 6 and 63. He also completed his first year of the Florida School of Banking curriculum and participated in Omega Performance’s commercial lending training.
Committed to community involvement, Nick has served as President for the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, was president of Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class 2016 and chaired the 2022 class. He serves on the boards of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Charlotte County and Punta Gorda Housing Authority and is Treasurer of the North Port High School Baseball Boosters Club. He is also a Board Member of the Community and Economic Advisory Board for the City of North Port and is a board member of the Charlotte DeSoto Building Industry Association.
nworden@crews.bank
Chris Elliott
Commercial Banker
Chris, a lifelong resident of Englewood, FL, began his career at the Bank in 2023 as a credit analyst after earning his bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of South Florida, Sarasota. Throughout college, he balanced full-time work with his studies and previously gained experience in operations at a local marina. In 2024, Chris transitioned into a Commercial Banking role, where he now applies his financial expertise to support local businesses.
In addition to his professional career, Chris has a strong commitment to his community and previously volunteered with the Englewood Chamber of Commerce. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time on the water, whether it's boating or fishing, and maintaining an active lifestyle through regular exercise. His passion for fitness extends beyond personal training, as he also serves as a coach for competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, helping local youth develop discipline and skills in the sport. Through both his career and volunteer efforts, Chris remains deeply connected to his hometown and is dedicated to making a positive impact.
celliott@crews.bank
Robert Santoro
Residential Loan Originator
NMLS #227054
Robert joined the Bank in 2025 with over 25 years of experience in banking and real estate. Originally from Michigan, he moved to North Port, Florida in 2024.
Robert has held leadership roles at both regional and national banks, most recently as Vice President of Mortgage Lending at a major U.S. bank. He has facilitated residential loans across nearly every state and previously held Series 7, 66, and insurance licenses. He has also been licensed in real estate in Michigan, Illinois, and Florida.
An active community member, Robert participates in local Chambers of Commerce and has served on various boards and charitable organizations.
In his free time, he enjoys fishing, kayaking, traveling, and home improvement projects.
rsantoro@crews.bank
Brandi LeClaire
Assistant Vice President, Retail Banking Officer
NMLS #2385856
Brandi is the Retail Banking Officer of Crews Bank & Trust’s Murdock office, where she manages daily operations and develops strategic plans for future growth.
Originally from New England, she started her banking career at a community bank in New Hampshire before becoming a branch operations manager for a larger bank in Rhode Island. During her time there, she was a top performer in Operations Management for four consecutive years. She joined Crews Bank in 2022 as a personal banker at the Murdock branch and in 2023 was promoted to Retail Banking Officer.
Brandi enjoys staying active in the community. She serves as a board member for the United Way of Charlotte County and is a member of Ageless United.
Brandi and her husband enjoy the outdoors, taking motorcycle rides, and welcoming their out-of-state family to Florida’s beautiful beaches.
bleclaire@crews.bank
Kim Maddy
Assistant Vice President, Business Relationship Banker
NMLS# 795291
With more than 15 years of banking experience, Kim serves as the Business Relationship Banker for Charlotte County. She is actively involved in the North Port Area, Charlotte County, and Punta Gorda Chambers of Commerce, serving on the Charlotte County Chamber’s Action Committee and as a Chamber Ambassador. Her dedication to the community has earned her recognition as Ambassador of the Year for the Charlotte County Chamber and the United Way of Charlotte County. She is also a member of Women United, an affiliate of the United Way focused on supporting health, education, and financial stability initiatives.
Kim has completed the Florida Bankers Association Supervisor Academy and Florida Gulf Coast University’s Dynamics of Supervision I and II classes.
Originally from Indiana, she moved to Florida in 1997 and currently resides in Port Charlotte. She was married to her late husband, Troy, for 36 years, and they have two sons. In her spare time, she enjoys serving in her church and creating special moments with her family.
kmaddy@crews.bank
