North Port Branch

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. Kelly Louke, who has been with the bank for 28 years, will succeed him in the role.

Heavily involved in the banking industry in Charlotte County since graduating from Charlotte High School in 1980, Craig DeYoung joined the Bank as a commercial real estate lender in 1994. He advanced to Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer before becoming president of Charlotte State Bank & Trust, one of Crews Bank & Trust's legacy banks in 2006.

During his tenure as president, Craig oversaw much expansion of the bank:  the opening of a full-service branch in North Port in 2017, in addition to opening a satellite office at South Port Square in Port Charlotte in 2016 and loan-production offices in Lee and Collier counties in 2015 and 2016, respectively. He also supervised numerous advances in products and services designed to make banking more convenient and rewarding to customers, including a home-based, locally staffed Trust and Wealth division. 

Nick has been involved in banking for more than a decade, serving as a commercial banker in Charlotte, Collier, Lee, and Sarasota counties. He also has experience in branch management, underwriting and credit management, and portfolio management.

He attended Edison Community College (now Florida SouthWestern State College) and has held Florida state licenses in life and health insurance, variable annuities, and securities Series 6 and 63. He also completed his first year of the Florida School of Banking curriculum and participated in Omega Performance’s commercial lending training.

Committed to community involvement, Nick has served as President for the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, was president of Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class 2016 and chaired the 2022 class. He serves on the boards of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Charlotte County and Punta Gorda Housing Authority and is Treasurer of the North Port High School Baseball Boosters Club. He is also a Board Member of the Community and Economic Advisory Board for the City of North Port and is a board member of the Charlotte DeSoto Building Industry Association.

Kelly serves as Area President for the Charlotte County Market at Crews Bank & Trust, bringing three decades of banking experience across leadership, lending, and operations. Since joining the bank in 1998, she has built a distinguished career focused on relationship banking, customer service, team development, and community leadership. She began as a personal banker and advanced to assistant branch manager, branch manager of the Murdock office, and vice president. She later served as a residential lender and retail banking officer at the North Port office, developing broad expertise across retail banking, lending, operations, and market leadership. Most recently, she served as Vice President, Regional Retail Administrator, where she helped optimize retail operations and ensure premier customer service across the bank’s markets.

Known for her proven track record of leading teams and driving results, Kelly is committed to supporting the financial needs of clients while helping strengthen the communities Crews Bank & Trust serves.

A Fort Myers native, Kelly graduated from Riverdale High School and began her banking career in 1995 as a customer service representative after working in retail and insurance.

Kelly is a graduate of the Leadership Charlotte Class of 2008 and has deep community involvement throughout the area. She has served with local Chambers of Commerce, including as president of the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce in 2022, and has been involved with the United Way, Boys & Girls Club, Drug Free Charlotte County, and the Realtors Association of Punta Gorda-Port Charlotte-North Port. She also serves on the board for Charlotte County Firefighters for Kids.  

With more than 15 years of banking experience, Kim serves as the Business Relationship Banker for Charlotte County. She is actively involved in the North Port Area, Charlotte County, and Punta Gorda Chambers of Commerce, serving on the Charlotte County Chamber’s Action Committee and as a Chamber Ambassador. Her dedication to the community has earned her recognition as Ambassador of the Year for the Charlotte County Chamber and the United Way of Charlotte County. She is also a member of Women United, an affiliate of the United Way focused on supporting health, education, and financial stability initiatives.

Kim has completed the Florida Bankers Association Supervisor Academy and Florida Gulf Coast University’s Dynamics of Supervision I and II classes.

Originally from Indiana, she moved to Florida in 1997 and currently resides in Port Charlotte. She was married to her late husband, Troy, for 36 years, and they have two sons. In her spare time, she enjoys serving in her church and creating special moments with her family.

Chris, a lifelong resident of Englewood, FL, began his career at the Bank in 2023 as a credit analyst after earning his bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of South Florida, Sarasota. Throughout college, he balanced full-time work with his studies and previously gained experience in operations at a local marina. In 2024, Chris transitioned into a Commercial Banking role, where he now applies his financial expertise to support local businesses.

In addition to his professional career, Chris has a strong commitment to his community and previously volunteered with the Englewood Chamber of Commerce. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time on the water, whether it's boating or fishing, and maintaining an active lifestyle through regular exercise. His passion for fitness extends beyond personal training, as he also serves as a coach for competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, helping local youth develop discipline and skills in the sport. Through both his career and volunteer efforts, Chris remains deeply connected to his hometown and is dedicated to making a positive impact.

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Robert joined the Bank in 2025 with over 25 years of experience in banking and real estate. Originally from Michigan, he moved to North Port, Florida in 2024.

Robert has held leadership roles at both regional and national banks, most recently as Vice President of Mortgage Lending at a major U.S. bank. He has facilitated residential loans across nearly every state and previously held Series 7, 66, and insurance licenses. He has also been licensed in real estate in Michigan, Illinois, and Florida. 

An active community member, Robert participates in local Chambers of Commerce and has served on various boards and charitable organizations.

In his free time, he enjoys fishing, kayaking, traveling, and home improvement projects.

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Born in Guyana, South America, Sadna graduated from Critchlow Labor College, with a major in Industrial Relations and minor in Social Studies. She moved to the U.S. in 2005, where she began her banking career.

Sadna’s career spans more than 20 years in financial and administrative leadership. Before joining Crews Bank & Trust, she worked in several roles such as assistant manager, team lead, personal banker, business banker and service manager at financial institutions in the North Port area.

Sadna is also active in community service, preparing and serving meals each month for local individuals experiencing homelessness.