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Wauchula State Bank opens for business with J.W. Crews, Sr. being part owner and employee.
J.W. Crews, Sr. purchases controlling interest in Wauchula State Bank and is named President.
First State Bank of Arcadia is established and opens doors on N. Brevard Ave.
The Crews family establishes Crews Banking Corporation and Desoto Banking Corporation holding companies. Desoto Banking Corporation purchases a controlling interest in First State Bank of Arcadia.
J.W. "Jim" Crews, III joins the management team as a 3rd generation and is named President in 1992.
Charlotte State Bank is established with Crews Banking Corporation owning controlling interest.
Charlotte State Bank establishes Trust powers, creating a Trust and Investment Management Services division. Desoto Banking Corporation merges with Crews Banking Corporation.
Crews Banking Corporation purchases controlling interest in Englewood Bank, making Crews Banking Corporation a four-bank holding company.
First State Bank of Arcadia opens second branch located on SE Hwy 70.
JW “Jake” Crews, IV joins our management team as a fourth generation Crews family member and today serves as CEO and Chairman of Crews Bank & Trust. He continues to build upon his family's heritage through his passion for technology and dedication to customer relationships.
First State Bank of Arcadia becomes Crews Bank & Trust. As a family-owned business for more than 90 years, we continue to focus on serving the people and businesses of Florida.
