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Meet Gabriel Delgado - A Passion for TeachingKnowing the profound impact finances can have on someone’s life, Gabriel was attracted to a career in banking with hopes that he could help people make the right financial decisions. Almost three decades later, his desire to help others has evolved into a passion for teaching.
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Meet Tina Nicholson - Aspiring Lawyer Turned Community ConnectorAs an immigrant from Portugal growing up in Massachusetts, Tina Nicholson dreamed of being a lawyer or perhaps a police officer. To save money she attended the local community college, lived at home, and worked as a peak-time teller for a local bank. She soon discovered she enjoyed banking and had a gift for developing exceptional relationships. Learn more about Tina.
Meet Lory Milton - People Person Turned Client PleaserA people person by nature, Lory was attracted to a career in banking by its abundance of human interaction opportunities. 23 years later, she still thrives on those moments but feels rewarded when she can help her clients at different stages of their lives or careers.
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Meet Melissa Montanez - A Briefcase Full of DreamsWhen choosing a career, Melissa knew she wanted a job with growth potential, a steady schedule for her new family, and a reason to dress nicely and carry a briefcase. Instead, what she got was an opportunity to help people turn their dreams into reality.
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Meet Shelly Ford - A Facination with FinancesTo some, a banking career is the furthest thing from fascinating as you can get. But to personal banker Shelly Ford, who understands how finances contribute to a person’s well-being or business’s success, it is all that and more.
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Meet Dee Lenderman - Divine InspirationAfter years of hearing colleagues in Tennessee say they would retire and move to Florida only to never do it, Dee Lenderman moved to the sunshine state although retirement is a few years away. We’re glad he did. As credit analyst, he helps homebuyers’ and small business owners’ dreams come true.
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Meet Richard Giessert - Seeking Opportunitiees in Each Application
Vero Beach native Richard Giessert joined Marine Bank in January 2021 and immediately began helping businesses maximize their borrowing capability. Today, he still gets excited whenever he’s discussing the opportunities each loan application represents with Marine Bank’s local team of decision makers.
Learn more about Richard.
Vero Beach native Richard Giessert joined Marine Bank in January 2021 and immediately began helping businesses maximize their borrowing capability. Today, he still gets excited whenever he’s discussing the opportunities each loan application represents with Marine Bank’s local team of decision makers.
Learn more about Richard.
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Meet Mark W. Desclafani - Helping Others Never Gets Old
When Mark's not assisting clients, he's sharing his 30+ years experience of daily brand operations and client service with his peers to help them advance their careers. “Clients want to be heard. My best advice is to listen.” Learn more about Mark.
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Meet Taydra Hargrave - A Step Above
Taydra is always looking for ways to streamline processes, problem solve, and always goes the extra step - figuratively and literally. She recently placed first in Select Source’s Every Step Counts Statewide Walking Challenge with 245,776 steps over four weeks. Learn more about Taydra.
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Meet Kayon Ashley – A Pandemic-Delivered Paragon
Kayon began her banking career during the COVID 19 pandemic helping Marine Bank process PPP loans. “This is where I clearly saw the connection between community banking and service to the community. After helping so many businesses and families get through those tough, uncertain times, I realized that banking was not just about numbers and margins - but it was also about impacting lives in a positive way.” Learn more about Kayon.
Meet Thomas Schinske - An Enthusiastic Focus on Relationships
“I’m fascinated to learn how business owners started their business. Each story is unique and interesting in its own way.” Thomas’s genuine interest in others has been an asset to his banking career. But how did banking derail his electrical engineering aspirations? Learn more about Thomas.
Meet Kevin Barker - Banking in His Genes
Vero Beach native Kevin Barker's mother worked in banking for 25 years. “I appreciated that she was able to help people every day. Plus, I was a better fit for banking than a Calvin Klein model or Navy Seal.” He may joke, but when it comes to improving lives through banking, he’s serious. Learn more about Kevin.
Meet Mary Cone - An Integral Part of the Bank since Day One
Mary Cone who helped open the Bank in 1997, has been a super star in a wide range of roles. Today, you can find Mary as the helping hand for clients closing on a house. Or, paving the path so clients can leverage assets to pay for a dream project. Learn more about Mary.
Meet Erica Koch - Big Respect for Small Business
If you ask Erica why she chose a career in business lending, she’ll tell you it’s because she has huge respect for anyone who runs a small business. So where did Marine Bank’s Team Lead of Loan Servicing’s affinity for small business originate? Learn more about Erika.
Meet Alexius Mathis - Client Loan Servicing with a Smile
After thirteen years of mastering various client facing banking positions at a large institution and at a credit union, Alexius made the move to Marine Bank and found a new love of financial services in loan operations. Alexius brings positive energy to everyone she comes into contact with, and happily ensures the lending process is smooth for the front line service team — which in turn manifests into a great client experience. Learn more about Alexius.
Meet Charlie McCoach - Growing with the Bank
Charlie joined Marine Bank in 2018 as an Assistant Manager, helping to open the bank’s first location in Brevard County. His banking knowledge includes both commercial lending and personal banking. But it is his congenial personality that won him a promotion to Banking Center Manager in 2021. So what attracted Charlie to a career in the financial industry? Learn more about Charlie.
Meet Anna Sowell - Forming A Practice of Achievement
“What is it you want to achieve?” This is the question Anna has been asking her clients for over ten years. Her desire to assist people is genuine and as she says, it's just part of who I am. “My earliest memories are about wanting to help people.” In banking, she gets to do that on a daily basis. Learn more about Anna.
