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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.

Darbi VanderfordDarbi Vanderford-Fulton is the Business Development Officer at our Plant City office. She brings over twenty years of relationship banking experience to Citizens Bank & Trust.

A third-generation resident of Plant City, Darbi believes in the importance of community involvement, and gives her time to a number of local civic and community organizations, including the Plant City Chamber of Commerce, Plant City Economic Development Council and the Rotary Club of Plant City.

As a Business Development Officer, she works with local businesses to determine their banking needs and find the Citizens Bank & Trust solution to help them reach their goals. Darbi strives to provide the highest level of communication to all her customers, working one-on-one with each customer throughout the lending process.

Whether it is at work or in the community, Darbi is a proven and reliable leader who is always ready to lend a hand to others.

Contact Darbi Vanderford-Fulton today!

LAKE WALES, FL – Citizens Bank & Trust was recognized in a recent Tampa Bay Business Journal article as the fastest growing community bank in Tampa Bay for 2022. The article, compiled from information featured in the Journal’s 2022-2023 Book of Lists publication, includes Banking data gathered from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and covers seven counties in the Greater Tampa Bay area.

According to the article, Citizens Bank & Trust is the region’s fourth-largest community bank, and has more than tripled in size over the last decade.

“We are extremely honored for our growth to be recognized by the Tampa Bay Business Journal,” said Greg Littleton, President and CEO of Citizens Bank & Trust. “As a community bank starting our 103rd year, we are thankful to our board of directors and team members who provide local decision-making and outstanding customer service, and who have also played a pivotal role in the overall growth of the Bank.”

Citizens Bank & Trust currently operates 13 offices in Polk County, with additional locations in Dade City, Valrico and Plant City.

 

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, and 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.

Mindy SchneiderMindy Schneider has been promoted to Bank Officer and Branch Manager of the Dade City office location of Citizens Bank & Trust. The office, located at 13844 7th Street, marks the Bank’s first entry into Pasco County.

A fifth-generation native of Dade City, Ms. Schneider began her banking career in 2006, starting as a teller and working her way up to Branch Manager. With an extensive background in the Dade City market, she has participated in a variety of events in support of local nonprofits. She serves on the board of directors for The Thomas Promise Foundation, which seeks to provide food to children in Pasco County through a weekly backpack program. She considers the most rewarding part of her banking career to be spending time with customers and working to find banking solutions to fit their specific needs.

“We are excited to have Mindy as part of the Citizens Bank & Trust family. Dade City is a growing area, with both residential and commercial development. Her extensive knowledge of the Dade City area and community involvement will help us to continue to grow in this market,” said Citizens Bank & Trust President and CEO Greg Littleton. “Mindy and her team look forward to working with both current and new customers to build strong relationships and becoming a strong partner in the community.”

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 17 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, and 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.

Citizens Bank & Trust is a Member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.