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.

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:

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.