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Dustin WeederLAKE WALES, FL – Dustin Weeder has joined Citizens Bank & Trust as Investment Portfolio Manager. He is part of the growing Wealth Management team, and will provide his expertise to the Bank’s trust and investment customers.

Dustin is a third-generation resident of Winter Haven. He graduated from Lake Region High School and holds a Bachelors degree in Finance from the University of Central Florida (UCF). He has over twelve years of experience in the financial services industry, with an emphasis in the area of investment portfolio management.

“Dustin is an outstanding addition to our Wealth Management team,” said Citizens Bank & Trust President and CEO Greg Littleton. “His investment philosophy and passion for working with clients to help them achieve their individual financial goals is a great fit for our current and prospective customers. He will work closely with our existing trust and investments team of Bill Middleton, Tammy Ferrell, and Lori Wilson.”

Dustin is a graduate of Leadership Winter Haven Class 36, and worked to bring the Sigma Pi Fraternity to UCF, serving as a founding member of the Iota Kappa Chapter.

About Citizens Bank & Trust:
Citizens Bank & Trust is a wholly owned subsidiary of Citizens Banking Corporation, a one-bank holding company located in Frostproof, Florida. Citizens Bank & Trust operates 16 full-service offices in Polk, Pasco and Hillsborough Counties. The Bank proudly offers a full line of banking services, including residential and commercial loans, mortgages, investments, and trust services.

The Citizens Bank of Frostproof, as the Bank was originally known, was established in 1920. Over the past century, and three generations of family ownership, Citizens Bank & Trust has continued its tradition as a reliable and dependable community partner.

The new permanent Plant City office location of Citizens Bank & Trust is now open. The office is located at 3019 James L Redman Pkwy.

The Bank’s temporary location at 1803A James L Redman Pkwy will be closed at the end of the business day on August 11, 2023.

As this move is strictly limited to a change of location, no action by existing customers will be necessary.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please contact Sandra Couch, Vice President and Plant City Branch Manager, at (813) 652-8090 or via email: Sandra.Couch@citizens-bank.com.

We look forward to continue serving your banking needs for years to come.

Michelle "Missy" Joyce LAKE WALES, FL – Michelle “Missy” Joyce has joined Citizens Bank & Trust as Vice President and Private Banking Officer. She will work in the Winter Haven office and serve the private banking customers throughout Polk County.

Ms. Joyce is a lifelong resident of Winter Haven. She is a graduate of Auburndale High School and attended Polk State College. Missy began her banking career in 1987, starting as a teller and advancing into a progressive series of leadership roles throughout her 36-year tenure.

“We are delighted to welcome Missy to Citizens Bank & Trust,” said Citizens Bank & Trust President and CEO Greg Littleton. “She is well known throughout our community and brings a wealth of leadership and banking experience to our growing Private Banking division, working alongside Bonnie Parker and Tiffani Gozdur.”

Missy has volunteered in the community throughout her career, including serving on the Board of Directors for the Florida Citrus Showcase and Keep Winter Haven Clean and Beautiful. She is a past president of the Lake Alfred Chamber of Commerce and is currently on the Kiwanis Club of Winter Haven Board of Directors. She is a graduate of the Florida School of Banking and Leadership Winter Haven, Class 22.

Contact Michelle “Missy” Joyce  today!

About Citizens Bank & Trust:

Citizens Bank & Trust is a wholly owned subsidiary of Citizens Banking Corporation, a one-bank holding company located in Frostproof, Florida. Citizens Bank & Trust operates 16 full-service offices in Polk, Pasco and Hillsborough Counties. The Bank proudly offers a full line of banking services, including residential and commercial loans, mortgages, investments, and trust services.

The Citizens Bank of Frostproof, as the Bank was originally known, was established in 1920. Over the past century, and three generations of family ownership, Citizens Bank & Trust has continued its tradition as a reliable and dependable community partner.

Tom Lloyd LAKE WALES, FL – Tom Lloyd has joined Citizens Financial Group (CFG), a subsidiary of Citizens Bank & Trust. Tom is an Infinex Financial Advisor within CFG and brings over 13 years of Private Banking and Wealth Management experience to this new role. He will serve the western Polk County market, Auburndale, Winter Haven, and the Bank’s Hillsborough and Pasco County offices.

“We are pleased to have Tom as part of our growing Citizens Financial Group team,” said Greg Littleton, President and CEO of Citizens Bank & Trust. “Tom is heavily involved in our community and seeks to provide the highest level of personalized service for his clients.”

Tom currently serves as Board Chair for the Florida Children’s Museum, is a Board Member for the Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center, and coaches youth sports. He holds a B.S. in Finance from the University of Alabama, and is a graduate of Leadership Lakeland Class 36 and Leadership Polk Class 15.

Investment and insurance products and services are offered through INFINEX INVESTMENTS, INC. Member FINRA/SIPC. Citizens Financial Group is a subsidiary of Citizens Bank & Trust.

Infinex is not affiliated with either entity. Products and services made available through Infinex are not insured by the FDIC or any other agency of the United States and are not deposits or obligations of nor guaranteed or insured by any bank or bank affiliate. These products are subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of value.

Brian MarbuttLAKE WALES, FL – Brian Marbutt was sworn in as a new member of the Lake Wales Charter Schools Board of Trustees on June 12. The nominating committee submitted his name to fill a vacancy, and the board voted for him to serve Seat 3 on the Board of Trustees. His three-year term begins July 1, 2023 and runs to June 30, 2026.

Brian is a First Vice President and Commercial Lender for Citizens Bank & Trust. He is a lifelong resident of the Lake Wales area, and a 1986 graduate of Lake Wales High School. He earned his AA degree from Polk State College, his Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Webber International University, and has been active in the Lake Wales community in a variety of volunteer roles. He is a graduate of Leadership Lake Wales, Leadership Polk, and served on the Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council Board of Directors for 20 years. In 2022, he was recognized as the 2022 Lake Wales Citizen of the Year.