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Crews Bank & Trust builds Fort Myers team ahead of branch opening

Fort Myers, Fla., July 1, 2026 — Crews Bank & Trust has announced that Kathryn “Kathy” Stefanski, Treasury Management Sales Officer; Joseph “Joe” DeCamp, Universal Banker; and Uriel Medrano, Commercial Banker, have joined the organization to support the bank’s continued growth in the Fort Myers/Lee County market. The bank plans to open its newest branch in August at The Park Shops at Andrea Lane, 14261 S. Tamiami Trail, Unit 5, Fort Myers.
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DeYoung retires after 30 years at Crews Bank. Louke named successor.

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla., June 24, 2026 — After more than four decades in banking, including more than 30 years with Crews Bank & Trust, longtime leader Craig DeYoung is retiring, closing a career defined by growth, adaptability and deep community ties. On July 1, Kelly Louke, who has been with the bank for 28 years, will succeed him in the role.
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Crews Bank & Trust Offers New Estate-Planning Seminars in July

Central and Southwest, Fla., June 17, 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 July. They will share their experience from a Trust Officer’s perspective to help you plan for the future with confidence. You will gain valuable insights to support your financial goals and provide for your loved ones.
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A Love That's Still Dancing

Lake Placid, Fla., June 10, 2026 — For Paul and Carolyn Phypers, one dance led to a partnership that has spanned more than six decades.
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Crews Bank & Trust names Todd Rinehart City Executive for Lee County

Port Charlotte, Fla., May 20, 2026 - Crews Bank & Trust has named Todd Rinehart, CCIM, as City Executive for the Lee County market, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to continued growth and relationship-based banking in Southwest Florida.
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Crews Bank & Trust Offers Estate-Planning Seminars in March

on February 11, 2026 | By Niki Smith LeVasseur, CFMP 941-624-1923
Central and Southwest, Fla., Feb. 11, 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—will share valuable insights on estate planning at several locations this March.
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Crews Bank & Trust Offers Estate-Planning Seminars in February

on January 15, 2026 | By Niki Smith LeVasseur, CFMP 941-624-1923
Central and Southwest, Fla., Jan. 15, 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—will share valuable insights on estate planning at several locations this February.
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Crews Bank & Trust Offers Estate-Planning Seminars in January

on December 22, 2025 | By Niki Smith LeVasseur, CFMP 941-624-1923
Central and Southwest, Fla., Dec. 10, 2025 - 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—will share valuable insights on estate planning at several locations this December.
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Crews Bank & Trust Offers Free Estate-Planning Seminars in December

on November 13, 2025 | By Niki Smith LeVasseur, CFMP 941-624-1923
Central and Southwest, Fla., Nov. 13, 2025 - 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—will share valuable insights on estate planning at several locations this December.
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Crews Bank & Trust Names Sadna Hakim as AVP, Retail Banking Officer

on October 29, 2025 | By Niki Smith LeVasseur, CFMP 941-624-1923
NORTH PORT, Fla., Oct. 29, 2025 — Crews Bank & Trust recently announced the appointment of Sadna Hakim as Assistant Vice President, Retail Banking Officer, for the North Port branch. In this position, she will manage the day-to-day operations of the branch, as well as implement initiatives to drive the branch’s continued growth.
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Crews Bank & Trust Collecting for Local Food Pantries

on October 3, 2025 | By Niki Smith LeVasseur, CFMP 941-624-1923
Southwest Fla., October 3, 2025 - Once again, customers and residents in the Englewood, Port Charlotte, North Port, Punta Gorda, Venice and Sarasota areas are encouraged to bring nonperishable food and personal care items to help fill the donation box in the lobby at any of the following Crews Bank & Trust locations through October 31.
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Crews Bank & Trust Promotes Stephanie Cole to Vice President

on September 4, 2025 | By Niki Smith LeVasseur, CFMP 941-624-1923
PUNTA GORDA, Fla., Sept. 4, 2025 — Crews Bank & Trust has announced the promotion of Stephanie Cole to Vice President and Retail Banking Officer at its Punta Gorda branch.
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Crews Bank & Trust builds team ahead of branch opening. Pictured from left to right: Kathryn “Kathy” Stefanski, Treasury Management Sales Officer; Joseph “Joe” DeCamp, Universal Banker; and Uriel Medrano, Commercial Banker.
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Crews Bank & Trust builds Fort Myers team ahead of branch opening

Fort Myers, Fla., July 1, 2026 — Crews Bank & Trust has announced that Kathryn “Kathy” Stefanski, Treasury Management Sales Officer; Joseph “Joe”..

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Craig DeYoung retires after more than 30 years with Crews Bank & Trust.
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DeYoung retires after 30 years at Crews Bank. Louke named successor.

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla., June 24, 2026 — After more than four decades in banking, including more than 30 years with Crews Bank & Trust, longtime leader..

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Christine Hause, VP, Senior Wealth Strategist
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Crews Bank & Trust Offers New Estate-Planning Seminars in July

Central and Southwest, Fla., June 17, 2026 - Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist; Tim Birri, Trust Officer; and Kerry..

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Rob Roberts, left, Crews Bank & Trust Area President for Highlands County, presents Lake Placid residents Paul and Carolyn Phypers with a canvas print created from a 1960s postcard featuring Mrs. Phypers in a caladium field. A second copy of the historic photo is displayed at the bank’s Lake Placid branch.
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A Love That's Still Dancing

Lake Placid, Fla., June 10, 2026 — For Paul and Carolyn Phypers, one dance led to a partnership that has spanned more than six decades.

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Todd Rinehart, City Executive for Lee County
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Crews Bank & Trust names Todd Rinehart City Executive for Lee County

Port Charlotte, Fla., May 20, 2026 - Crews Bank & Trust has named Todd Rinehart, CCIM, as City Executive for the Lee County market, reinforcing the..

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Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist; Tim Birri, Trust Officer; and Kerry Hunter, Wealth Strategist
News Release Seminar

Crews Bank & Trust Offers Estate-Planning Seminars in March

Central and Southwest, Fla., Feb. 11, 2026 - Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist; Tim Birri, Trust Officer; and Kerry..

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Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist; Tim Birri, Trust Officer; and Kerry Hunter, Wealth Strategist
News Release Seminar

Crews Bank & Trust Offers Estate-Planning Seminars in February

Central and Southwest, Fla., Jan. 15, 2026- Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist; Tim Birri, Trust Officer; and Kerry Hunter,..

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Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist, Tim Birri, Trust Officer, and Kerry Hunter, Wealth Strategist
News Release Seminar

Crews Bank & Trust Offers Estate-Planning Seminars in January

Central and Southwest, Fla., Dec. 10, 2025 - Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist, Tim Birri, Trust Officer, and Kerry..

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Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist, Tim Birri, Trust Officer, and Kerry Hunter, Wealth Strategist
News Release Seminar

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

Central and Southwest, Fla., Nov. 13, 2025 - Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist, Tim Birri, Trust Officer, and Kerry..

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Sadna Hakim, AVP, Retail Banking Officer, at the North Port Crews Bank & Trust branch.
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Crews Bank & Trust Names Sadna Hakim as AVP, Retail Banking Officer

NORTH PORT, Fla., Oct. 29, 2025 — Crews Bank & Trust recently announced the appointment of Sadna Hakim as Assistant Vice President, Retail Banking..

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Crews Bank & Trust Collecting for Local Food Pantries

Southwest Fla., October 3, 2025 - Once again, customers and residents in the Englewood, Port Charlotte, North Port, Punta Gorda, Venice and Sarasota..

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Stephanie Cole, Vice President, Retail Banking Officer
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Crews Bank & Trust Promotes Stephanie Cole to Vice President

PUNTA GORDA, Fla., Sept. 4, 2025 — Crews Bank & Trust has announced the promotion of Stephanie Cole to Vice President and Retail Banking Officer at..

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