Bank of America Appoints Jeff Crabtree as President for Sarasota/Manatee
Bank of America has appointed Jeff Crabtree as the new president for its Sarasota/Manatee market. He succeeds Stephenie Whitfield, who moved to Georgia for another role within the company. In his new position, Crabtree will lead efforts to grow Bank of America's presence in the region by strengthening local connections and expanding client relationships. Crabtree brings 15 years of experience with the bank and has previously held roles across Consumer Banking and Merchant Services. He remains a regional executive for Consumer Banking while taking on his new leadership role. The Sarasota/Manatee market is supported by over 400 employees at 31 locations, and Bank of America continues to invest in local economic development through philanthropy and lending initiatives. In the second quarter of 2026 alone, the bank extended $143 million in small-business loans and $246 million in commercial loans in the region. Since 2020, it has also contributed over $3.4 million to local organizations and more than 42,000 volunteer hours from its employees.
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