93 Years of Commitment and Counting

Central and Southwest, Fla., Feb. 28, 2023 - Jake Crews, Chief Executive Officer of Charlotte State Bank & Trust, Crews Bank & Trust, Englewood Bank & Trust and Wauchula State Bank, has announced the four family-owned banks will unify under one brand, Crews Bank & Trust, beginning fall 2023.

“Unifying under Crews Bank & Trust allows us to blend the trust of a local bank with the capabilities of a larger institution,” shared Crews. “We pride ourselves on serving the individuals, families and businesses of Florida by providing premier banking services with a hometown touch just like my great-grandfather did over 90 years ago.”

The individual banks have been pillars in their respective communities for generations. “As bankers, it is our commitment to be trusted advisors for each of our clients, and we remain steadfast in continuing that tradition,” said Larry McLaren, Chief Banking Officer of Crews Banking Corporation, the holding company of the family of banks.

In the coming months, customers may begin to see slight visual changes to local branches; however, there is no plan to make changes to banking staff.

“Our employees remain committed to delivering the same unique, personal banking experience customers are familiar with,” shared Dena Crews, Director. “We hope this unification makes customers’ lives more convenient and fosters a sense of community across Florida.”

Following unification, customers will have access to banking services at 19 branches throughout 13 counties across Central and Southwest Florida. Additionally, the unification will provide an expansion of products and services available at all locations.

For more information, please visit www.crews.bank/unify.

Englewood Bank & Trust, and Wauchula State Bank, will unify under the Crews Bank & Trust name. In the coming months, customers may begin to see slight visual changes to local branches; however, there is no plan to make changes to banking staff.