FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Niki Smith LeVasseur, 941-624-1923
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.
“These promotions reflect the exceptional talent and commitment of our Trust & Wealth Management team,” said Lory Weisensee, President of Trust & Wealth Management at Crews Bank & Trust. “Our work is deeply personal. It involves helping clients protect loved ones, preserve assets and make decisions that may affect generations. Each of these individuals brings the expertise to guide families through those important decisions with clarity and confidence. We are proud to recognize their achievements and look forward to their continued leadership as we continue serving clients through personalized estate planning guidance, fiduciary administration and investment management rooted in long-term relationships.”
Greg Thomas has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Portfolio Management Services. In this role, he manages investment holdings for clients through trusts, IRAs and individually titled accounts, as well as assets for private foundations and nonprofit organizations throughout Florida. Thomas earned a bachelor’s degree in government from Mercy College in New York and has brought extensive investment management experience to the Trust & Wealth Management division.
Brittney Janosik has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Operations & Client Services and recently earned the Certified Trust Operations Professional (CTOP) designation. Since joining the Bank in 2008, she has gained broad experience in operations, investment management, retail banking and customer service and now leads the Trust & Wealth Management Client Services team. Janosik holds an associate degree in business with a concentration in accounting and finance and has earned the American Bankers Association Trust Officer designation.
Kris Bilodeau has been promoted to Vice President, Trust Officer. She began her banking career as a teller and advanced through positions including customer service representative, branch lender, operations manager, branch manager, mortgage loan officer and mortgage loan originator before joining Crews Bank & Trust. Bilodeau earned an Associate of Arts degree from Manatee Community College and both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration from Saint Leo University, graduating summa cum laude.
Chris Eckstrom has been promoted to Vice President, Portfolio Manager. Eckstrom joined the Bank in 2021 as a Portfolio Manager in the Trust & Wealth Management division after serving as a senior fixed income manager and treasury analyst for Sarasota County. He holds a Bachelor of Science in aeronautics with a concentration in management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in finance and accounting from St. Bonaventure University.
John Keefer has been promoted to Portfolio Manager. Keefer joined Crews Bank & Trust as a Trust Investment Associate in September 2025. Originally from Denver, Colorado, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance and Banking, along with an Investment Certificate, from the University of Missouri. In his new role, Keefer is responsible for designing, monitoring and managing personalized investment portfolios tailored to meet clients' financial goals and objectives.
These promotions reflect the continued growth and strength of the Trust & Wealth Management division at Crews Bank & Trust. As the Bank expands its presence across Florida, including the recent opening of a branch in Fort Myers and planned expansion into the Orlando and Tampa markets in 2027, these experienced professionals will play an important role in serving clients through an increasingly larger footprint. Their expertise and commitment to personalized service will help ensure Crews Bank & Trust continues to meet the evolving financial, trust and wealth management needs of individuals, families and organizations across the state.
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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.