Our Story
Building relationships for over 90 years.
We have a history of being guided by steadfast banking principles.
![](https://www.crews.bank/hubfs/LC/left%201.png)
![](https://www.crews.bank/hubfs/LC/left%202.png)
![](https://www.crews.bank/hubfs/LC/left%203.png)
![](https://www.crews.bank/hubfs/LC/right%201.png)
![](https://www.crews.bank/hubfs/LC/right%202.png)
![](https://www.crews.bank/hubfs/LC/Bottom.png)
The History of Crews Bank & Trust
For more than 90 years, our family-owned business has focused on serving the people and businesses of Florida.
We believe in building strong relationships with our customers - relationships that span generations.
A Lifetime of Trust
![Group 68](https://www.crews.bank/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%2068.png?width=30&height=30&name=Group%2068.png)
1929
OPENING OUR DOORS FOR BUSINESS
Wauchula State Bank opens for business on April 24, 1929.
![Group 68](https://www.crews.bank/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%2068.png?width=30&height=30&name=Group%2068.png)
1932
GENERATIONAL HERITAGE
While working for a Panama City bank, J.W. Crews, Sr. acquires controlling interest of Wauchula State Bank on May 25, 1932.
![Group 68](https://www.crews.bank/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%2068.png?width=30&height=30&name=Group%2068.png)
![Branching](https://www.crews.bank/hs-fs/hubfs/Branching.jpg?width=2056&height=1208&name=Branching.jpg)
1973
BRANCHING INTO DESOTO COUNTY
Crews expands into DeSoto County; First State Bank of Arcadia is established.
![Group 68](https://www.crews.bank/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%2068.png?width=30&height=30&name=Group%2068.png)
1975
SECOND GENERATION
J.W. “Bill” Crews, Jr. named President.
![Second Gen](https://www.crews.bank/hs-fs/hubfs/Second%20Gen.jpg?width=2056&height=1208&name=Second%20Gen.jpg)
![Group 68](https://www.crews.bank/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%2068.png?width=30&height=30&name=Group%2068.png)
![Third Gen](https://www.crews.bank/hs-fs/hubfs/Third%20Gen.jpg?width=2056&height=1208&name=Third%20Gen.jpg)
1984
THIRD GENERATION
J.W. “Jim” Crews, III joins the management team as a third-generation family member.
![Group 68](https://www.crews.bank/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%2068.png?width=30&height=30&name=Group%2068.png)
1987
BRANCHING INTO CHARLOTTE COUNTY
Crews expands into Charlotte County; Charlotte State Bank is established.
![Group 68](https://www.crews.bank/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%2068.png?width=30&height=30&name=Group%2068.png)
1988
ENGLEWOOD BANK ESTABLISHED
Englewood Bank is established by local investors.
![Group 68](https://www.crews.bank/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%2068.png?width=30&height=30&name=Group%2068.png)
2004
OUR FAMILY OF BANKS
Crews purchases controlling interest in Englewood Bank, making Crews Banking Corporation a four-bank holding company.
![Crews Banking Corp](https://www.crews.bank/hs-fs/hubfs/Crews%20Banking%20Corp.jpg?width=2056&height=1208&name=Crews%20Banking%20Corp.jpg)
![Group 68](https://www.crews.bank/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%2068.png?width=30&height=30&name=Group%2068.png)
![DSC08413](https://www.crews.bank/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC08413.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=DSC08413.jpg)
2010
FOURTH GENERATION
J.W. “Jake” Crews, IV becomes fourth-generation family member to join the management team and serves as CEO today.
![Group 68](https://www.crews.bank/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%2068.png?width=30&height=30&name=Group%2068.png)
2019
CREWS BANK & TRUST – A LIFETIME OF TRUST
First State Bank of Arcadia becomes Crews Bank & Trust.
![DSC07587](https://www.crews.bank/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC07587.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=DSC07587.jpg)
![Group 68](https://www.crews.bank/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%2068.png?width=30&height=30&name=Group%2068.png)
![Brands_Unifying_AdobeExpress (1)](https://www.crews.bank/hs-fs/hubfs/Brands_Unifying_AdobeExpress%20(1).gif?width=530&height=298&name=Brands_Unifying_AdobeExpress%20(1).gif)
2023
OUR FAMILY OF BANKS UNIFY
Wauchula State Bank, Crews Bank & Trust, Charlotte State Bank & Trust, and Englewood Bank & Trust unify under the Crews Bank & Trust name in the fall of 2023.
![Group 68](https://www.crews.bank/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%2068.png?width=30&height=30&name=Group%2068.png)
Present
CONTINUING TO GROW
Our network of hometown banks now includes 19 branches across Central and Southwest Florida. Crews Bank & Trust builds relationships that span generations.