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A Love That's Still Dancing

Lake Placid, Fla., June 10, 2026 — For Paul and Carolyn Phypers, one dance led to a partnership that has spanned more than six decades.
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Crews Bank & Trust names Todd Rinehart City Executive for Lee County

Port Charlotte, Fla., May 20, 2026 - Crews Bank & Trust has named Todd Rinehart, CCIM, as City Executive for the Lee County market, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to continued growth and relationship-based banking in Southwest Florida.
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Jackson Garner, CFP®, named Portfolio Manager at Crews Bank & Trust

Port Charlotte, Fla., April 23, 2026 – The Trust and Wealth Management division at Crews Bank & Trust announced that Jackson Garner has been named Portfolio Manager.
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Crews Bank & Trust Offers Estate-Planning Seminars in March

Central and Southwest, Fla., Feb. 11, 2026 - Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist; Tim Birri, Trust Officer; and Kerry Hunter, Wealth Strategist—trusted, local experts from the Trust and Wealth Management Services Division at Crews Bank & Trust—will share valuable insights on estate planning at several locations this March.
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Community Bank

Crews Bank Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Arcadia North Branch

Arcadia, Fla., Feb. 3, 2026 – Crews Bank & Trust held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, January 22, at the site of the former Arcadia North branch located at 400 North Brevard Avenue. Organized jointly by the DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce and the contractor, L. Cobb Construction of Wauchula, the event brought together members of the Crews family, bank personnel, and community members. The ceremony began with an introduction from Parker Hall, President of the Chamber, followed by a short speech from Justin Fussell, Area President of DeSoto and Hardee counties, and concluded with an earth moving presentation featuring golden shovels and hard hats.
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Crews Bank & Trust Offers Estate-Planning Seminars in February

Central and Southwest, Fla., Jan. 15, 2026- Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist; Tim Birri, Trust Officer; and Kerry Hunter, Wealth Strategist—trusted, local experts from the Trust and Wealth Management Services Division at Crews Bank & Trust—will share valuable insights on estate planning at several locations this February.
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Crews Bank & Trust Offers Estate-Planning Seminars in January

Central and Southwest, Fla., Dec. 10, 2025 - Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist, Tim Birri, Trust Officer, and Kerry Hunter, Wealth Strategist—trusted, local experts from the Trust and Wealth Management Services Division at Crews Bank & Trust—will share valuable insights on estate planning at several locations this December.
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Banking

Enith Mata Promoted to AVP, Retail Banking Officer at Crews Bank

WAUCHULA, Fla., Nov. 26, 2025 — Crews Bank & Trust has announced the promotion of Enith Mata to Assistant Vice President, Retail Banking Officer.
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Brad Caudill Joins Crews Bank & Trust as VP, Business Relationship Banker

SARASOTA, Fla., Nov. 5, 2025 - Crews Bank & Trust recently announced that William “Brad” Caudill has joined the Bank as Vice President, Business Relationship Banker. With over 20 years of banking management experience, Caudill brings a wealth of industry knowledge and a strong commitment to community engagement.
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Crews Bank & Trust Offers Free Estate-Planning Seminars in December

Central and Southwest, Fla., Nov. 13, 2025 - Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist, Tim Birri, Trust Officer, and Kerry Hunter, Wealth Strategist—trusted, local experts from the Trust and Wealth Management Services Division at Crews Bank & Trust—will share valuable insights on estate planning at several locations this December.
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Community Bank

Crews Bank & Trust Collecting Holiday Gifts for Children in Need

Central and Southwest Fla., November 6, 2025 - Crews Bank & Trust branches are once again serving as collection sites for Christmas gifts for children in need. Donations will be distributed through Toys for Tots, St. David’s Jubilee Center of Englewood, The Salvation Army, A.N.A.’s Friends, Heartland for Children, and Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine Club.
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Crews Bank & Trust Names Sadna Hakim as AVP, Retail Banking Officer

NORTH PORT, Fla., Oct. 29, 2025 — Crews Bank & Trust recently announced the appointment of Sadna Hakim as Assistant Vice President, Retail Banking Officer, for the North Port branch. In this position, she will manage the day-to-day operations of the branch, as well as implement initiatives to drive the branch’s continued growth.
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Rob Roberts, left, Crews Bank & Trust Area President for Highlands County, presents Lake Placid residents Paul and Carolyn Phypers with a canvas print created from a 1960s postcard featuring Mrs. Phypers in a caladium field. A second copy of the historic photo is displayed at the bank’s Lake Placid branch.

A Love That's Still Dancing

Lake Placid, Fla., June 10, 2026 — For Paul and Carolyn Phypers, one dance led to a partnership that has spanned more than six decades.

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Todd Rinehart, City Executive for Lee County

Crews Bank & Trust names Todd Rinehart City Executive for Lee County

Port Charlotte, Fla., May 20, 2026 - Crews Bank & Trust has named Todd Rinehart, CCIM, as City Executive for the Lee County market, reinforcing the..

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Jackson Garner, CFP®, Portfolio Manager at Crews Bank & Trust

Jackson Garner, CFP®, named Portfolio Manager at Crews Bank & Trust

Port Charlotte, Fla., April 23, 2026 – The Trust and Wealth Management division at Crews Bank & Trust announced that Jackson Garner has been named..

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Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist; Tim Birri, Trust Officer; and Kerry Hunter, Wealth Strategist

Crews Bank & Trust Offers Estate-Planning Seminars in March

Central and Southwest, Fla., Feb. 11, 2026 - Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist; Tim Birri, Trust Officer; and Kerry..

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Members of Crews Bank & Trust Senior Management break ground on the new building to be built at 400 North Brevard Avenue.  From left to right are Misty Hughes, Chief Human Resources Officer; M.W. “Larry” McLaren IV, Chief Banking Officer; Mark Crews, Chief Information Officer; Dena Crews, Director; J.W. “Bill” Crews, Vice Chairman; Justin Fussell, Area President – DeSoto and Hardee counties; Jake Crews, Chief Executive Officer; Andrew Tate, Chief Experience Officer; and Eric DeYoung, Chief Credit Officer.

Crews Bank Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Arcadia North Branch

Arcadia, Fla., Feb. 3, 2026 – Crews Bank & Trust held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, January 22, at the site of the former Arcadia North..

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Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist; Tim Birri, Trust Officer; and Kerry Hunter, Wealth Strategist

Crews Bank & Trust Offers Estate-Planning Seminars in February

Central and Southwest, Fla., Jan. 15, 2026- Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist; Tim Birri, Trust Officer; and Kerry Hunter,..

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Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist, Tim Birri, Trust Officer, and Kerry Hunter, Wealth Strategist

Crews Bank & Trust Offers Estate-Planning Seminars in January

Central and Southwest, Fla., Dec. 10, 2025 - Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist, Tim Birri, Trust Officer, and Kerry..

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Enith Mata, AVP, Retail Banking Officer at Crews Bank & Trust

Enith Mata Promoted to AVP, Retail Banking Officer at Crews Bank

WAUCHULA, Fla., Nov. 26, 2025 — Crews Bank & Trust has announced the promotion of Enith Mata to Assistant Vice President, Retail Banking Officer.

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Brad Caudill, Vice President, Business Relationship Banker

Brad Caudill Joins Crews Bank & Trust as VP, Business Relationship Banker

SARASOTA, Fla., Nov. 5, 2025 - Crews Bank & Trust recently announced that William “Brad” Caudill has joined the Bank as Vice President, Business..

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Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist, Tim Birri, Trust Officer, and Kerry Hunter, Wealth Strategist

Crews Bank & Trust Offers Free Estate-Planning Seminars in December

Central and Southwest, Fla., Nov. 13, 2025 - Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist, Tim Birri, Trust Officer, and Kerry..

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Crews Bank & Trust team members invite customers and community members to share the spirit of the holidays by providing new toys for local children in need. Pictured with last year's donations at the Murdock branch from left: Retail Banking Officer Brandi LeClaire, former Guardian ad Litem Administrative Assistant Tracy Trotter, and Personal Bankers Christine Dauro and Lori Peikert.

Crews Bank & Trust Collecting Holiday Gifts for Children in Need

Central and Southwest Fla., November 6, 2025 - Crews Bank & Trust branches are once again serving as collection sites for Christmas gifts for..

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Sadna Hakim, AVP, Retail Banking Officer, at the North Port Crews Bank & Trust branch.

Crews Bank & Trust Names Sadna Hakim as AVP, Retail Banking Officer

NORTH PORT, Fla., Oct. 29, 2025 — Crews Bank & Trust recently announced the appointment of Sadna Hakim as Assistant Vice President, Retail Banking..

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