Florida Community Bank Names Paul Jessen as Senior Vice President, Middle Market Relationship Manager

Paul Jessen, Florida Community Bank (Photo: Business Wire)

WESTON, Fla.--()--Florida Community Bank Financial Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: FCB), is pleased to announce the hire of Paul Jessen as Senior Vice President – Middle Market Relationship Manager. Jessen will be based out of the Winter Park branch and will be responsible for generating new commercial and industrial loans and treasury management relationships with Florida-based companies and organizations. Jessen’s appointment adds to the expansion of FCB’s Commercial Lending team, while supporting the company’s continued growth to the local communities it serves.

Jessen is a seasoned banking veteran, with more than 30 years of experience in franchise marketing and treasury management services. Most recently, he served as the Senior Vice President at BankUnited where he led efforts for senior corporate and middle market lending. He also held previous leadership positions at BB&T, SouthTrust Bank and with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

“We are pleased to add Paul Jessen to the FCB team. We believe he brings valuable experience to our organization and Middle Market team,” said Kent Ellert, President and Chief Executive Officer, Florida Community Bank. “Our Central Florida area customers and employees will benefit greatly from his knowledge and expertise.”

Jessen received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Auburn. His past community involvement includes President of the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity - Greater Orlando and Secretary of the Board of Directors for Lighthouse of Central Florida.

Jessen will be located at the Winter Park Banking Center at 369 N. New York Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789. Jessen can be reached at 407-621-2442 or pjessen@fcb1923.com. For more information about FCB, please visit www.FloridaCommunityBank.com.

About Florida Community Bank

With over $7.5 billion in assets, Florida Community Bank (FCB) is the third largest Florida-based independent bank, and recently received a five-star rating from Bauer FinancialTM. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, (NYSE: FCB), Florida Community Bank serves the state with 47 full service banking centers. The presence of FCB blankets both Florida coasts from Daytona Beach to Miami-Dade, Naples through Tampa Bay, as well as the I-4 Corridor. FCB is among the most highly capitalized banks in the state with capital ratios exceeding the regulatory standard to be considered “well capitalized” by a wide margin. Complete information outlining the depth and breadth of the company is found at www.FloridaCommunityBank.com. Equal Housing Lender, Member FDIC.

Contacts

Florida Community Bank
Isa Andrews, 407-539 -7725
SVP, Marketing Director
iandrews@fcb1923.com

Contacts

Florida Community Bank
Isa Andrews, 407-539 -7725
SVP, Marketing Director
iandrews@fcb1923.com