PLANT CITY, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Andrew Samuel, president, chief executive officer, and director of Sunshine Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:SBCP) and Sunshine Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andria Contat as EVP, chief technology officer. In her role, Contat will be responsible for directing the continued development and communication of Sunshine Bank’s technology strategy and vision.
“Andria is an accomplished leader in her field and understands the vital role of technology as we build new solutions to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said Andrew Samuel. “She is an ideal leader for our technology team and we are delighted to have her here at Sunshine.”
Contat has 32 years of experience in the banking industry. Prior to joining the organization, she served as the chief technology officer at Platinum Bank, where she led the creation and execution of their technology strategies; was the Information Security Officer, Business Continuity Leader, and main lead on the incident response team.
Residing in the Tampa area, Contat holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration MIS from the University of South Florida.
About Sunshine Bancorp, Inc.
Sunshine Bancorp, Inc. was formed in 2014 as the holding company for Sunshine Bank. Sunshine Bank was first organized in 1954 in Plant City, Florida. In 2014, after converting from the mutual form of organization to the stock form, the current name of Sunshine Bank was adopted. Operations are conducted from the main office in Plant City, and four additional offices in Hillsborough and Pasco County. Sunshine Bank provides financial services to individuals, families, and businesses primarily located in Hillsborough County and Pasco County, Florida. Sunshine’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “SBCP.” For further information, visit the Company website www.mysunshinebank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.
