Banking

Bruce Schultz, President and CEO of Southwest Capital Bank, N.A. announced the addition of Elsie Stearns as Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager of the new Pine Island office. Stearns is a long time Pine Island resident with over 20 years experience in banking on the Island and is deeply rooted and involved in the Pine Island community. She has served as Matlacha Pine Island Fire Control District Commissioner and Steering Committee for Habitat for Humanity as well as a current member of the Bobby Holloway Memorial Board. Southwest Capital Bank will open their third branch location in a temporary facility at 10530 Stringfellow Road, Bokeelia in October while building its permanent facility nearby.

Carol Jensen has joined FineMark National Bank & Trust as a loan administrator. Her duties include assisting clients with loan requests, researching loan inquiries, preparing and monitoring loans and maintaining loan accounts. Jensen has 20 years experience in the banking industry. Prior to joining FineMark National Bank & Trust, Jensen served as a loan administrator for another local bank.