Grand Opening – Summit Bank Opens New Branch on Panama City Beach
PHOTOS BY SARAH SHIPES
Summit Bank, NA invited clients and community leaders to its newest location at 600 Grand Panama Boulevard, Panama City Beach in February.
Jeff DiBenedictis, recently promoted to Senior Vice President, is leading the new Panama City Beach office which is Summit’s fourth office in Northwest Florida. “With 24-years of experience, I understand the demands of banking on the beach.Summit Bank offers a fresh alternative to traditional banking,” said DiBenedictis. “At Summit Bank, you have your own private banker who helps tailor account services to what you need and makes managing your finances easier.”
DiBenedictis joined Summit Bank joined the bank in 2014 and has quickly established solid client relationships throughout the community.
Andrew W. Stein, President/CEO and Director of Summit Bank, NA has announced four additional promotions: DeAnne Carlson, promoted to Senior Vice President; Alethea Moates, Vice President; and Steve Summers, Vice President, and Rachael Smiley, Private Banker.
Carlson’s promotion to Senior Vice President recognizes her continuing success in her role as Lead Private Banker. Her leadership acumen with consistent focus on exceptional customer service and counsel has been a key to the growth in the Panama City market.She leads the Panama City team of private bankers and she will also be a new member of the Summit Bank management team.
Vice President Alethea Moates will be responsible for directing the growth and development of Summit Bank e-banking products and services for today’s mobile consumer. As Vice President, Steve Summers will supervise Summit Bank’s credit analysis and portfolio management processes and associates. In his expanding role, Steve will manage Summit’s growing loan portfolio and continue to be a resource for lending officers. Rachael Smiley is promoted to Private Banker and will be one of the private banking team members who work to develop and maintain personalized, one-on-one banking services catered to each client’s unique financial needs.
