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LAKELAND, FL – Citizens Bank & Trust

Lyndsey Novotny has been hired as Vice President / Office Manager for the Haines City Office.

Ms. Novotny brings over 21 years of experience in the banking industry to her new role, having served in a variety of business development and management positions. Ms. Novotny enjoys spending time with her daughter as well as traveling and strongly believes in the goal of creating lifetime partnerships with her team and clients. She has a passion for serving others and is looking forward to getting involved in the community.

“We are both pleased and fortunate to have Lyndsey join our Citizens Bank & Trust family,” said Citizens Bank & Trust President Greg Littleton. “Her experience is a huge asset and we are glad to have her with us.”

Citizens Bank & Trust, founded in 1920 in Frostproof, Florida, is a full-service financial institution providing personal and commercial banking deposit and loan products, along with Trust and Investment services. Branches are located in Auburndale, Bartow, Dundee, Fort Meade, Frostproof, Haines City, Lakeland, Lake Wales and Winter Haven. For more information on Citizens Bank & Trust visit www.citizens-bank.com.

Lake Wales, FL – Citizens Bank & Trust

Citizens Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the hiring of Marianne George as Assistant Vice President and Marketing Director.

As Marketing Director, Marianne will be the bank liaison with long-time agency of record and brand management partner, Tinsley Creative. Ms. George has more than 25 years of marketing experience in both the nonprofit and higher education sectors. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from The University of Tampa and a Master of Science in Management from The University of South Florida. Marianne is a graduate of Leadership Winter Haven, Leadership Lake Wales, and Leadership Polk, and is a past president of the Junior League of Greater Winter Haven.

“We are pleased to have Marianne join our Citizens Bank & Trust family,” said Citizens Bank & Trust President Greg Littleton. “Her experience is a huge asset and we are glad to have her with us.”

Citizens Bank & Trust, founded in 1920 in Frostproof, Florida, is a full-service financial institution providing personal and commercial banking deposit and loan products, along with Trust and Investment services. Branches are located in Auburndale, Bartow, Dundee, Fort Meade, Frostproof, Haines City, Lakeland, Lake Wales and Winter Haven. For more information on Citizens Bank & Trust visit www.citizens-bank.com.

LAKE WALES, FL – As part of its 100-year anniversary celebration, Citizens Bank & Trust is pleased to announce 100 Days of Giving, an opportunity for qualified Polk County non-profit organizations to apply for part of a $100,000 grant fund.

Since 1920, Citizens Bank & Trust and its employees have been loyal partners with the Polk County communities they serve. “100 Days of Giving continues our tradition of making a difference by helping organizations that improve the lives of our neighbors,” said Jinx Chaney, Citizens Bank & Trust Board Member.

Organizations can begin submitting grant applications on September 14, 2020, at www.citizens-bank.com/100-days-of-giving/. All applications are due by October 9, 2020. The first awards, up to $10,000 per organization, will be announced in November 2020, with the final awards announced in 2021.

“Polk County is our home, and we strongly believe that it is our responsibility to take an active role in the communities we serve since we not only do business here, but live here as well,” said Citizens Bank & Trust President Greg Littleton. “As we celebrate 100 years in Polk County, 100 Days of Giving is a fitting way to demonstrate our enduring commitment to help make those communities better.”

Citizens Bank & Trust is celebrating its 100th year of financial stability in Polk County, Florida. Founded in 1920 in Frostproof, CB&T is a full-service financial institution providing personal and commercial banking deposit and loan products, along with Trust & Investment services. Branches are located in Auburndale, Bartow, Dundee, Frostproof, Ft. Meade, Haines City, Lake Wales, Lakeland and Winter Haven. For more information on Citizens Bank & Trust, visit www.citizens-bank.com.

Saturday, June 20, 2020 from 10 AM – 3 PM at Citizens Bank & Trust’s South Lakeland location.
5850 Florida Avenue South, Lakeland, FL 33813

All donors will receive a FREE OneBlood T-Shirt and a wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening!

To make an appointment, please visit www.oneblood.org/donate-now and use sponsor code #60446
FREE COVID-19 Antibody Test for all successful donors.

It has been an honor to serve the small business community during this time of urgent need. Citizens Bank & Trust has processed and obtained approval for nearly 700 loans through the SBA’s PPP lending program totaling 90 million dollars. We were able to meet the needs of our customers, as well as many other businesses in our community. Loans began closing Monday, April 13th and will continue to fund over the next several days until all approved applicants have received their proceeds. The SBA is no longer accepting applications for PPP loans, which we hope is only temporary. Rest assured that we stand ready to assist should a second wave of funding become available. Thank you once again for allowing us to serve the financial needs of you and your businesses.

We wish you and your family the very best as we work through these difficult days together.

Citizens Bank & Trust, proud to be your bank.

Greg Littleton
President / CEO