Venice Branch

With over three decades of banking experience, Kevin is familiar with all aspects of commercial lending, specializing in owner-occupied and investor real estate lending. Prior to joining the Bank in 2015, he served as Senior Vice President or Vice President at three other Sarasota area financial institutions, concentrating on commercial banking and wealth management.

Kevin, who earned a bachelor's degree in accounting at the University of New Haven in Connecticut, was with Crews Banking Corporation less than a year when he was promoted to Senior Vice President and Senior Commercial Banker. He provides his clients, ranging from small business owners to real estate investors, with expert consultation, tailoring a financing program suited to needs.

Kevin also shares his knowledge and expertise with the community. He chairs the Economic Development, Government Issues and Transportation Committee of the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce, and he is affiliated with the Venice and Englewood Area Board of Realtors. In addition, he serves on the United Way of South Sarasota County’s Allocation Committee and is also involved with the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce as a mentor of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy.

A Pittsburgh area native, Len moved to Florida in 1985 and spent time at a trio of Sarasota County banks before joining the Bank as Vice President of Commercial Lending in 2013. In 2017, he expanded his role to our Venice office.

A Venice resident for decades, Len specializes in commercial real estate and small business loans via conventional and Small Business Administration (SBA) structuring. He has extensive knowledge in servicing the following sectors: medical, manufacturing, multi family, retail and office by providing long-term commercial real estate solutions and equipment lending.

Len earned his bachelor’s degree in finance at Troy University in Alabama, completed the Florida Banking Association’s School of Banking at the University of Florida, and is in the process of obtaining the CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation.

Len graduated from the Leadership Englewood program, presented by the Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce, with the class of 2016, and the Leadership Venice program, presented by the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce, class of 2019.

He has served as a board member for Family Promise of South Sarasota County and the Boys and Girls Club, while currently active in the Venice Chamber of Commerce and the Commercial Investment Division (CID) of the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM).

In his spare time, Len's hobbies include golfing, playing drums and bass guitar, as well as being an auto mechanic.

NMLS #526244

Terese brings over 30 years of banking experience, many of those years spent originating new mortgage loans for customers.

She joined our hometown bank in 2015 as a Vice President and Retail Lender, after working as Senior Mortgage Loan Officer for a community bank in Wisconsin for 25 years. She is a licensed realtor, has studied real estate law to enhance her knowledge of the industry, and has hosted workshops and Continuing Education classes for local real estate brokers and sales agents.

Terese is familiar with the Conventional, FHA, & VA mortgage loan products that are available for the purchase or construction of residential homes and condominiums. She has helped thousands of clients originate mortgages to buy their dream homes, vacation homes, and investment properties. Terese is proficient in assisting clients in need of refinancing existing liens as well.

In 2017 and 2019 Terese received the Venice Area Board of Realtors Affiliate Honor Award for her continued dedication as a member of the board’s Scholarship Committee. Terese has chaired Cora’s Giving Fund, a charity that supports pediatric cancer research, since 2016. She also volunteers for a variety of other local charitable organizations.

NMLS #817748

“I love Venice,” declares Becky, which combined with her banking experience, makes her the perfect fit to serve as Retail and Business Banking Officer at the Venice branch. She has been a part of the Venice community since 1990, moving to the city from New Jersey when she was in the sixth grade.

Becky graduated from Venice High School in 1997, attended Manatee Community College, took a Dale Carnegie self-improvement course, and completed numerous banking-related classes. She has been involved in the banking industry in the Venice market since 2000, advancing from teller to personal banker, to assistant vice president/office manager, to vice president and branch manager.

Actively involved in her community, Becky joined the Venice MainStreet Board for 2022. She has served in many volunteer positions at Garden Elementary, Venice Middle School, and Venice High School. She annually volunteers to work with teachers and students on the VHS Project Graduation program.

Becky and husband, Brian, have two “beautiful children." In her spare time, Becky enjoys being with her family, traveling, and reading.