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

Central and Southwest, Fla., November 12, 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—are continuing their series of Trust seminars in December. They will share their experience from a Trust Officer’s perspective to help you plan the future with confidence. You will gain valuable insights to support your financial goals and provide for your loved ones.
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Crews Bank & Trust Collecting Holiday Gifts for Children in Need

CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST, Fla., Nov. 10, 2026— Crews Bank & Trust branches are once again serving as collection sites for Christmas gifts for children in need. Donations will be distributed through St. David’s Jubilee Center of Englewood, The Salvation Army and the Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine Club.
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Crews Bank & Trust welcomes Jennifer Ware as Retail Experience Manager

WAUCHULA, Fla., Nov. 4, 2026 – Crews Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the addition of Jennifer Ware as Vice President, Retail Experience Manager.
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Crews Bank & Trust Offers New Estate-Planning Seminars in November

Central and Southwest, Fla., October 28, 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—are offering a series of three new seminars in November. They will share their experience from a Trust Officer’s perspective to help you plan the future with confidence. You will gain valuable insights to support your financial goals and provide for your loved ones.
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Crews Bank & Trust Announces Promotions Within Trust & Wealth Management Division

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla., Oct. 14, 2026 — Crews Bank & Trust is pleased to announce several promotions within its Trust & Wealth Management division, recognizing the leadership, expertise and dedication of team members who continue to enhance the client experience and support the division's growth across Florida.
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Crews Bank & Trust announces retail banking leadership promotions

WAUCHULA, Fla., Sept. 30, 2026 — Crews Bank & Trust has announced retail banking leadership changes designed to strengthen branch support, foster continued relationship building and reinforce the high level of personal service customers have come to expect from the nearly 100-year-old bank.
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Crews Bank names John A. Laurent Area President for Polk County

POLK COUNTY, Fla., Sept. 23, 2026 — Crews Bank & Trust has announced that John A. Laurent has been named Area President for the Polk County market. Laurent, who most recently served as commercial banker, has been promoted to the leadership role after nearly a decade of building business relationships and supporting customers across Polk County.
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Crews Bank & Trust names Andrew Foreman EVP/Senior Lending Officer

WAUCHULA, Fla., Sept. 16, 2026 — Crews Bank & Trust has announced that Andrew Foreman has been named Executive Vice President, Senior Lending Officer, a leadership role that further strengthens the Bank’s commercial banking team and supports continued growth of businesses across Central and Southwest Florida.
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Bank breaks ground on new Englewood branch

Englewood, Fla., Sept. 9, 2026 – Crews Bank & Trust held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the site of the former Englewood Bank & Trust branch located at 1111 S. McCall Rd.
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Crews Bank & Trust announces promotions for Worden and Elliott

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla., Sept. 2, 2026— Crews Bank & Trust has announced two promotions within its Charlotte County commercial banking team. Nick Worden has been promoted to Senior Vice President/Senior Commercial Banker for the Charlotte County market and Commercial Banker Chris Elliott has been promoted to Vice President.
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Crews Bank & Trust names Justin Fussell Community Banking Executive

WAUCHULA, Fla., Aug. 26, 2026 — Crews Bank & Trust has named Justin Fussell Executive Vice President, Community Banking Executive. Fussell will continue serving as Area President of DeSoto and Hardee counties. In his expanded role, Fussell will provide oversight and direct leadership for the Bank’s legacy regions, including Englewood-Boca Grande, Charlotte County, Highlands County and Sarasota County. The appointment recognizes his ability to coach, connect and build trust across teams while fostering collaboration and engagement throughout the organization.
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Crews Bank Welcomes Melissa VanOsten as Business Relationship Banker

FORT MYERS, Fla., August 12, 2026 – Crews Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the addition of Melissa VanOsten as Business Relationship Banker. Based in Southwest Florida, VanOsten will serve business clients throughout the Fort Myers market, helping local companies build strong banking relationships and achieve their financial goals.
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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—are offering a series of three new seminars in November.

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

Central and Southwest, Fla., November 12, 2026 - Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist; Tim Birri, Trust Officer; and Kerry..

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 Holiday gift collections are now underway at several Crews Bank & Trust branches. Pictured with last year's donations at the Cape Haze location are from left: Joe Cataldo, Crews Bank & Trust Area President; Crystal Burritt, St. David's Jubilee Center; and Joselyn Pollock, Personal Banker.

Crews Bank & Trust Collecting Holiday Gifts for Children in Need

CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST, Fla., Nov. 10, 2026— Crews Bank & Trust branches are once again serving as collection sites for Christmas gifts for children..

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Jennifer Ware, VP Retail Experience Manager

Crews Bank & Trust welcomes Jennifer Ware as Retail Experience Manager

WAUCHULA, Fla., Nov. 4, 2026 – Crews Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the addition of Jennifer Ware as Vice President, Retail Experience Manager.

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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—are offering a series of three new seminars in November.

Crews Bank & Trust Offers New Estate-Planning Seminars in November

Central and Southwest, Fla., October 28, 2026 - Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist; Tim Birri, Trust Officer; and Kerry..

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Crews Bank & Trust recently promoted several of their Trust & Wealth team members. Back row, from left, Chris Eckstrom, Vice President, Portfolio Manager; Greg Thomas, Senior Vice President, Portfolio Management Services; John Keefer, Portfolio Manager; Front row from left, Kris Bilodeau, Vice President, Trust Officer; and Brittney Janosik, Senior Vice President, Operations & Client Services.

Crews Bank & Trust Announces Promotions Within Trust & Wealth Management Division

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla., Oct. 14, 2026 — Crews Bank & Trust is pleased to announce several promotions within its Trust & Wealth Management division,..

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Michelle Potter, Senior Retail Banking Officer (left) and Karla Huaman, Vice President Retail Banking Officer (right)

Crews Bank & Trust announces retail banking leadership promotions

WAUCHULA, Fla., Sept. 30, 2026 — Crews Bank & Trust has announced retail banking leadership changes designed to strengthen branch support, foster..

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John A. Laurent, Area President for Polk County

Crews Bank names John A. Laurent Area President for Polk County

POLK COUNTY, Fla., Sept. 23, 2026 — Crews Bank & Trust has announced that John A. Laurent has been named Area President for the Polk County market...

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Andrew Foreman has been named Executive Vice President/Senior Lending Officer at Crews Bank & Trust

Crews Bank & Trust names Andrew Foreman EVP/Senior Lending Officer

WAUCHULA, Fla., Sept. 16, 2026 — Crews Bank & Trust has announced that Andrew Foreman has been named Executive Vice President, Senior Lending..

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Bank leadership break ground at the site of the new Crews Bank & Trust Englewood branch. From left: Jake Crews, Chief Executive Officer; M.W.

Bank breaks ground on new Englewood branch

Englewood, Fla., Sept. 9, 2026 – Crews Bank & Trust held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the site of the former Englewood Bank &..

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 Crews Bank & Trust announces promotions for Nick Worden, Senior Vice President/Senior Commercial Banker and Chris Elliott, Vice President, Commercial Banker.

Crews Bank & Trust announces promotions for Worden and Elliott

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla., Sept. 2, 2026— Crews Bank & Trust has announced two promotions within its Charlotte County commercial banking team. Nick Worden..

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Justin Fussell named Executive Vice President, Community Banking Executive at Crews Bank & Trust.

Crews Bank & Trust names Justin Fussell Community Banking Executive

WAUCHULA, Fla., Aug. 26, 2026 — Crews Bank & Trust has named Justin Fussell Executive Vice President, Community Banking Executive. Fussell will..

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Crews Bank & Trust welcomes Melissa VanOsten as Business Relationship Banker.

Crews Bank Welcomes Melissa VanOsten as Business Relationship Banker

FORT MYERS, Fla., August 12, 2026 – Crews Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the addition of Melissa VanOsten as Business Relationship Banker. Based..

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