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Todd Topliff Joins Crews Bank & Trust as Commercial Banker

Southwest, Fla., July 2, 2025 – Crews Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the addition of Todd Topliff as its newest Commercial Banker. Topliff has more than 13 years of business banking experience, having worked with a variety of financial institutions across Southwest Florida.
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Crews Bank & Trust Collecting Shoes for Kids

Port Charlotte, Fla., June 19, 2025 — Crews Bank & Trust is once again among local businesses serving as collection points for the Sunrise Kiwanis Club of Port Charlotte’s annual Shoes for Kids drive. New sneakers of all sizes are welcome at any of the bank’s Charlotte County locations through Friday, July 18, and special collection boxes will be on display at these branches:
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Robert Santoro New Residential Loan Originator at Crews Bank & Trust

Port Charlotte, Fla., June 10, 2025 – Crews Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Santoro as the new Residential Loan Originator at the Murdock branch in Port Charlotte. With over 25 years of experience in banking and real estate, Santoro brings a wealth of knowledge and a strong commitment to customer service to his new role.
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Free Estate-Planning Seminars in July

Port Charlotte, Fla., June 12, 2025 – Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist, and Kerry Hunter, Wealth Strategist, have scheduled free estate-planning seminars in July. Hause and Hunter, members of the Bank’s Trust and Wealth Management Services Division, will present vital information on the topics from a trust officer’s point of view.
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Amanda Hurles Joins Crews Bank & Trust as Residential Loan Originator

Winter Haven, Fla., June 5, 2025 – Crews Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Hurles as its newest Residential Loan Originator.
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Tim Birri Joins Crews Bank & Trust

Lakeland, Fla., May 29, 2025 – Tim Birri has joined Crews Bank & Trust as a Trust Officer. He brings years of experience in guiding clients in their estate planning to help them achieve their financial goals and create a legacy for their families.
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Crews Bank Awards Scholarships to Outstanding Local High School Seniors

Wauchula, Fla., May 23, 2025 — Crews Bank & Trust is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 scholarships, awarded to a select group of outstanding high school seniors who demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and a strong commitment to their communities.
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Forest Hayes Named Chief Financial Officer at Crews Bank & Trust

Sarasota, Fla., April 30, 2025 – Crews Bank & Trust announced that Forest Hayes, a seasoned financial services executive with nearly 30 years of industry experience, has joined the Bank as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Hayes brings a strong background in executive leadership, strategy, and risk management to his new role. Relocating from Bellevue, Washington, to the Sarasota area, he is excited to bring his expertise to the Florida market.
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Free Estate-Planning Seminars in March

Central and Southwest, Fla., Feb. 21, 2025 – Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist, and Kerry Hunter, Wealth Strategist, have scheduled free estate-planning seminars in March. Hause and Hunter, members of the bank’s Trust and Wealth Management Services Division, will present vital information on the topics from a trust officer’s point of view.
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Free Estate-Planning Seminars in February

Central and Southwest, Fla., Jan. 24, 2025 – Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist, and Kerry Hunter, Wealth Strategist, have scheduled free estate-planning seminars in February. Hause and Hunter, members of the bank’s Trust and Wealth Management Services Division, will present vital information on the topics from a trust officer’s point of view.
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Construction Continues at Crews Bank & Trust in Englewood and Arcadia

Arcadia and Englewood, Fla., Jan. 9, 2025 – Demolition has begun at the Englewood Crews Bank & Trust branch, 1111 S. McCall Road, Englewood, and is near completion at the Arcadia North branch, 400 N. Brevard Ave., Arcadia. Customers can expect construction at both locations to be completed in late 2025 or early 2026.
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Free Estate-Planning Seminars in January

Central and Southwest, Fla., Dec. 6, 2024 – Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist, and Kerry Hunter, Wealth Strategist, have scheduled free estate-planning seminars in January. Hause and Hunter, members of the bank’s Trust and Wealth Management Services Division, will present vital information on the topics from a trust officer’s point of view.
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Todd Topliff, Commercial Banker at Crews Bank & Trust

Todd Topliff Joins Crews Bank & Trust as Commercial Banker

Southwest, Fla., July 2, 2025 – Crews Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the addition of Todd Topliff as its newest Commercial Banker. Topliff has..

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Charlotte County Crews Bank & Trust locations are serving as collection points for Shoes for Kids. Peachland branch team members, from left: Kristen Scheid, Personal Banker; Sara Perri, Retail Banking Officer; Monica Buelow, Teller Specialist; Lucy Lowe-Stewart, Personal Banker; and Peyton Stanton, Lead Teller.

Crews Bank & Trust Collecting Shoes for Kids

Port Charlotte, Fla., June 19, 2025 — Crews Bank & Trust is once again among local businesses serving as collection points for the Sunrise Kiwanis..

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Robert Santoro, New Residential Loan Originator at Crews Bank & Trust

Robert Santoro New Residential Loan Originator at Crews Bank & Trust

Port Charlotte, Fla., June 10, 2025 – Crews Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Santoro as the new Residential Loan..

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Christine Hause, Vice President & Senior Wealth Strategist, and Kerry Hunter, Wealth Strategist

Free Estate-Planning Seminars in July

Port Charlotte, Fla., June 12, 2025 – Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist, and Kerry Hunter, Wealth Strategist, have..

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Amanda Hurles, Residential Loan Originator at Crews Bank & Trust

Amanda Hurles Joins Crews Bank & Trust as Residential Loan Originator

Winter Haven, Fla., June 5, 2025 – Crews Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Hurles as its newest Residential Loan..

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Tim Birri, Trust Officer at Crews Bank & Trust

Tim Birri Joins Crews Bank & Trust

Lakeland, Fla., May 29, 2025 – Tim Birri has joined Crews Bank & Trust as a Trust Officer. He brings years of experience in guiding clients in their..

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Eric DeYoung, Chief Credit Officer at Crews Bank & Trust, smiles with Sandy Bruce, a graduate of Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, who received an endowed scholarship through the Kiwanis Foundation of Charlotte County. The scholarship may be used toward tuition, books and other educational expenses at an accredited college, university or technical school.

Crews Bank Awards Scholarships to Outstanding Local High School Seniors

Wauchula, Fla., May 23, 2025 — Crews Bank & Trust is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 scholarships, awarded to a select group of..

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Forest Hayes, EVP, Chief Financial Officer at Crews Bank & Trust

Forest Hayes Named Chief Financial Officer at Crews Bank & Trust

Sarasota, Fla., April 30, 2025 – Crews Bank & Trust announced that Forest Hayes, a seasoned financial services executive with nearly 30 years of..

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Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist at Crews Bank & Trust

Free Estate-Planning Seminars in March

Central and Southwest, Fla., Feb. 21, 2025 – Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist, and Kerry Hunter, Wealth Strategist, have..

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Kerry Hunter, Wealth Strategist at Crews Bank & Trust

Free Estate-Planning Seminars in February

Central and Southwest, Fla., Jan. 24, 2025 – Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist, and Kerry Hunter, Wealth Strategist, have..

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Joe Cataldo, Englewood and Boca Grande Area President, stands in front of the partially demolished Englewood Crews Bank & Trust branch. A new branch will be built at the same location and will offer an enhanced customer experience, melding together the bank’s unique style of tradition and innovation.

Construction Continues at Crews Bank & Trust in Englewood and Arcadia

Arcadia and Englewood, Fla., Jan. 9, 2025 – Demolition has begun at the Englewood Crews Bank & Trust branch, 1111 S. McCall Road, Englewood, and is..

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Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist at Crews Bank & Trust

Free Estate-Planning Seminars in January

Central and Southwest, Fla., Dec. 6, 2024 – Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist, and Kerry Hunter, Wealth Strategist, have..

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