Florida Community Bank Names Chris Rolle Central Florida Regional Executive & Commercial Banking Director

Florida Community Bank (FCB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Rolle as Central Florida Regional Executive & Commercial Banking Director. Rolle brings more than 15 years of experience in the commercial banking industry. Rolle will lead the I-4 Corridor which is so critical to our strategic growth initiatives spanning from Orlando to Tampa and Sarasota. He will strengthen FCB’s commercial lending platform and provide industry specific business strategies to further secure FCB as one of the largest Florida-based independent banks.

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Rolle most recently served as the Market President at BB&T in Orlando, FL, where he served in numerous roles since joining in 2004. He has acted as an Area Executive and Senior Vice President of Sarasota County, and Carroll County Market President. Through his leadership, BB&T’s Central Florida team advanced from last place to the top 10 within the company. Rolle has a proven record of creating a positive and winning banking experience, forging new business relationships, developing effective strategic planning and implementing innovative ways to enhance banking services. He was recognized by Orlando Business Journal’s 40 under 40 in 2015 and Gulf Coast Business Review’s 40 under 40, as an industry leader who has made a significant impact in the Florida banking sector.

“Chris Rolle has proven to be a strategic and team oriented leader in Florida’s banking industry, we are very excited about Chris joining our team. He will be instrumental in FCB’s expansion in Florida, and continue establishing a strong presence in the community as a leading Florida-based banker,” said Kent Ellert, President and Chief Executive Officer, Florida Community Bank. “FCB will benefit greatly from Chris as a financial executive and community leader.”

Rolle received a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Global Trade & Commerce from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC and a Master’s degree in business from the Wharton School of Business in Philadelphia, PA. Consistent with FCB’s philanthropic initiatives, Rolle has an extensive history of community involvement and making a positive impact in his community. He currently serves on the Board for Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida, Junior Achievement of Central Florida and the American Heart Association Advisory Board. Rolle will be based out of the Orlando and Tampa offices, and can be reached at (407) 786-8044. For more information on FCB, please visit FloridaCommunityBank.com.

About Florida Community Bank

Florida Community Bank (NYSE: FCB) is the second largest Florida-based independent bank, and among the most highly capitalized banks in the state. Recently awarded a five-star rating from Bauer Financial™, FCB assets are $9.9 billion, with capital ratios that exceed regulatory standards by a wide margin. Since its founding in 2010, FCB has been steadfast in its commitment to delivering personalized service, innovation, and products and services equal to those offered by the national banks with an ever-growing team of highly-experienced associates and financial planning professionals. Similarly, FCB recognizes the importance of community, fostering a corporate culture that promotes employee volunteerism at all levels, while supporting community-based programs and partnerships that help promote greater financial independence and improved quality of life for families. FCB serves individuals, businesses and communities across the state with 46 full-service banking centers from east to west, and from Daytona Beach to Miami-Dade. For more information, visit FloridaCommunityBank.com. Equal Housing Lender, Member FDIC.

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