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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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Christmas Collections Return to Crews Bank & Trust

Central and Southwest, Fla., November 15, 2024 – Crews Bank & Trust branches in Charlotte, DeSoto and Sarasota Counties are once again serving as collection sites for Christmas gifts for children in need. The donated gifts will be distributed through Toys for Tots, the Salvation Army and the Florida Guardian ad Litem 20th Circuit Foundation.
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Free Estate-Planning Seminars in December

Central and Southwest, Fla., Nov. 13, 2024 – Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist, and Kerry Hunter, Wealth Strategist, have scheduled free estate-planning seminars in December. 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, 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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Crews Bank & Trust team members invite customers and community members to share the spirit of the holidays by donating new toys for local children in need. Pictured with the Toys for Tots collection box at the Gulf Cove branch are (from left): Joe Cataldo, Englewood Area President; Vonda Gardner, Teller Specialist; Renee Maines, Lead Teller; Claudia Young, Lead Teller; Ann Marie Gross, Teller Specialist; Karen Current, Residential Loan Originator; and Wilkens Barolette, Retail Operations Manager. Toys for Tots donation boxes are also on display at the bank's Cape Haze and Arcadia branches, while wish lists for gifts to be distributed by the Salvation Army and Guardian ad Litem are available at the Peachland, Punta Gorda, Venice, Sarasota, Murdock, North Port and Parkside branches.

Christmas Collections Return to Crews Bank & Trust

Central and Southwest, Fla., November 15, 2024 – Crews Bank & Trust branches in Charlotte, DeSoto and Sarasota Counties are once again serving as..

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Kerry Hunter, Wealth Strategist at Crews Bank & Trust

Free Estate-Planning Seminars in December

Central and Southwest, Fla., Nov. 13, 2024 – Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist, and Kerry Hunter, Wealth Strategist, have..

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