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Citizens Bank & Trust Names Mercer to Lead Edgewood Office in Lakeland
LAKE WALES, FL – Brandie Mercer has joined Citizens Bank & Trust as Office Manager and Bank Officer. She leads […]
Citizens Bank & Trust Opens Interactive Teller Machine/ATM in Mulberry
LAKE WALES, FL – Citizens Bank & Trust has installed a state-of-the-art Interactive Teller Machine (ITM) and 24-Hour ATM in […]
Citizens Bank & Trust Continues Next Steps in Strategic Leadership Transition Plan
LAKE WALES, FL – As part of a previously announced transitional leadership plan, Citizens Bank & Trust president, Steve Crisman, […]
Melissa Cummings Joins Citizens Bank & Trust as Residential Lender in Dade City
LAKE WALES, FL – Melissa Cummings has joined Citizens Bank & Trust as Residential Lender and Business Development Officer for […]
Citizens Bank & Trust Acquires The Bullard Agency to Expand Subsidiary Services
February 2, 2026, Lake Wales – Citizens Bank & Trust announced today that it has acquired the business of The […]
Citizens Bank & Trust Names Landry to Lead Chalet Suzanne Office
LAKE WALES, FL – Rinah Landry has joined Citizens Bank & Trust as Assistant Vice President and Office Manager. She […]
Steve Crisman Joins Citizens Bank & Trust as President
LAKE WALES, FL (March 31, 2025) – Today, Steve Crisman joins Citizens Bank & Trust as the Bank’s president. He […]
Steven E. Crisman Named Citizens Bank & Trust President as part of Strategic Leadership Transition Plan
LAKE WALES, FL – Citizens Bank & Trust president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Greg Littleton, has announced that 2025 […]
Citizens Bank & Trust Names Forbus to Lead Fort Meade Office
LAKE WALES, FL – Sheryl Forbus has joined Citizens Bank & Trust as Officer and Office Manager. She leads the […]
Citizens Bank & Trust Promotes Tiffani Gozdur to New Trust and Wealth Advisor Role
LAKE WALES, FL – Tiffani Gozdur has been promoted to the role of Vice President, Trust and Wealth Advisor within […]
Citizens Bank & Trust Names Bailey to Lead South Lakeland Office
LAKE WALES, FL – Jennifer Bailey, a fourth-generation Polk County resident, has joined Citizens Bank & Trust as Officer and […]
Citizens Bank & Trust Modifies Office Hours Due to Hurricane Milton
At Citizens Bank & Trust, the safety and wellbeing of our customers and employees is of the utmost importance. Due […]
Get to Know: Jason Hayes
Jason Hayes is the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Citizens Bank & Trust. He joined the Bank […]
Citizens Bank & Trust Announces Referral Agreement with College Ave
LAKE WALES, FL – Citizens Bank & Trust is pleased to announce that the Bank has entered into an agreement […]
Citizens Bank & Trust Names Amy Stavely to Lead Downtown Lakeland Office
LAKE WALES, FL – Amy Stavely has joined Citizens Bank & Trust as Vice President and Office Manager. She will […]
Dustin Weeder Joins Citizens Bank & Trust Wealth Management Team
LAKE WALES, FL – Dustin Weeder has joined Citizens Bank & Trust as Investment Portfolio Manager. He is part of […]
New Plant City Office Now Open – Temporary Office Set to Close August 11
The new permanent Plant City office location of Citizens Bank & Trust is now open. The office is located at […]
Michelle “Missy” Joyce Joins Citizens Bank & Trust Private Banking Team
LAKE WALES, FL – Michelle “Missy” Joyce has joined Citizens Bank & Trust as Vice President and Private Banking Officer. […]
Tom Lloyd Joins Citizens Financial Group as Financial Advisor
LAKE WALES, FL – Tom Lloyd has joined Citizens Financial Group (CFG), a subsidiary of Citizens Bank & Trust. Tom […]
Brian Marbutt Selected as Lake Wales Charter Schools Trustee
LAKE WALES, FL – Brian Marbutt was sworn in as a new member of the Lake Wales Charter Schools Board […]
Get to Know: Darbi Vanderford-Fulton
Darbi Vanderford-Fulton is the Business Development Officer at our Plant City office. She brings over twenty years of relationship banking […]
Citizens Bank & Trust Recognized as Fastest Growing Community Bank in Tampa Bay for 2022
LAKE WALES, FL – Citizens Bank & Trust was recognized in a recent Tampa Bay Business Journal article as the […]
Citizens Bank & Trust Breaks Ground on Plant City Office
LAKE WALES, FL – Citizens Bank & Trust held a groundbreaking ceremony August 26 for the Bank’s Plant City office, […]
Mindy Schneider Named Officer/Branch Manager for Citizens Bank & Trust Dade City Office
Mindy Schneider has been promoted to Bank Officer and Branch Manager of the Dade City office location of Citizens Bank […]
Citizens Bank & Trust Names Sandra Couch to Lead New Plant City Office
LAKE WALES, FL – Sandra Couch has been named to lead the new Plant City office location of Citizens Bank […]
Citizens Bank & Trust Receives FDIC Approval for New Office in Plant City
LAKE WALES, FL – Citizens Bank & Trust has received full regulatory approval to open a new office in Plant […]
Greg Littleton Named Banker of the Year by Florida Bankers Association
LAKE WALES, FL – Greg Littleton, President and CEO of Citizens Bank & Trust, has been named 2022 Banker of […]
Randy Stolberg joins Citizens Bank & Trust as Commercial Lender for Valrico/Brandon Market
Randy Stolberg has recently joined Citizens Bank & Trust as First Vice President and Market Executive for the Valrico/Brandon market. […]
Citizens Bank & Trust Selects Tiffany Achille to Lead New Valrico Office Location
Tiffany Achille has been selected to lead the Valrico office location of Citizens Bank & Trust. The office, located at […]
Citizens Bank & Trust Promotes Jeffery Johnson to Lead Dundee Office
LAKE WALES, FL – Jeffery Johnson has been promoted to Office Manager and will serve the Dundee market. Mr. Johnson […]
Citizens Bank & Trust Promotes Sofia Belette to Lead Ft. Meade Office
LAKE WALES, FL – Sofia Belette has been promoted to Office Manager for the growing Ft. Meade market. Citizens Bank […]
Citizens Bank & Trust Receives FDIC Approval for Expansion into Hillsborough, Pasco Counties
LAKE WALES, FL – Citizens Bank & Trust has received full regulatory approval to acquire the Valrico and Dade City […]
Citizens Bank & Trust Extends Family-Owned Bank into Hillsborough, Pasco Counties
LAKE WALES, FL – Citizens Bank & Trust announced today that an agreement is in place with Hillsboro Bank to […]
100 Days of Giving Initiative Recap
As part of our 100-year anniversary celebration, Citizens Bank & Trust was pleased to provide an opportunity for 29 qualified […]
Citizens Bank & Trust Shifts Management Roles
LAKE WALES, FL – Citizens Bank & Trust has adjusted some of its management roles at the bank’s corporate level. […]
Lyndsey Novotny Joins Citizens Bank & Trust as Vice President and Haines City Office Manager
LAKELAND, FL – Citizens Bank & Trust Lyndsey Novotny has been hired as Vice President / Office Manager for the Haines […]
Marianne George Joins Citizens Bank & Trust as Assistant Vice President and Marketing Director
Lake Wales, FL – Citizens Bank & Trust Citizens Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the hiring of Marianne […]
Citizens Bank & Trust Announces $100,000 Grant Fund 100 Days of Giving: Assisting Local Non-Profits Serving Polk County
LAKE WALES, FL – As part of its 100-year anniversary celebration, Citizens Bank & Trust is pleased to announce 100 […]
Blood Donation
Saturday, June 20, 2020 from 10 AM – 3 PM at Citizens Bank & Trust’s South Lakeland location. 5850 Florida […]
Over $100 Million in Small Business Relief in Polk County
It has been an honor to serve the small business community during this time of urgent need. Citizens Bank & […]
Transitioning Operations to Drive-Thru
A message from our President / CEO, Greg Littleton The health, safety and security of our customers and […]
In Response to COVID-19
Just like many of you, we are also closely monitoring new developments regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus disease). The health and safety […]
Brian Yates joins Citizens Bank & Trust as Sr. VP/Small Business Lending Director
LAKE WALES, FL – Citizens Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the hiring of Brian Yates as Senior Vice […]
CITIZENS BANK & TRUST ANNOUNCES ADDITIONS TO LAKELAND ADVISORY BOARD
Lakeland, FL – Citizens Bank & Trust, is excited to announce the newest members recently added to the Lakeland Advisory […]
Citizens Bank & Trust Named Official Bank of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County
LAKE WALES, FL – Citizens Bank & Trust is pleased to announce a community partnership with The Boys & Girls […]
Citizens Bank & Trust Shifts Roles; Makes New Hire
LAKE WALES, FL – Citizens Bank & Trust is pleased to announce changes to our mortgage lending team and two […]
CITIZENS BANK & TRUST ANNOUNCES FT. MEADE ADVISORY BOARD
Ft. Meade, FL – Citizens Bank & Trust is excited to announce the members of their newly formed Ft. Meade […]
Ground-breaking Ceremony for South Lakeland Office
Citizens Bank & Trust was excited to host a ground-breaking ceremony this morning for their newest office which will be […]
Best of the Best
We are so honored to have been named Best Bank for the third year in a row at last night’s […]
Bankers Cup Award
Congratulations to our President, Greg Littleton, and one of our favorite friends, Chris Hazelwood, on being honored with the Bankers […]
Business After Hours, Lake Wales Chrysler Dodge, Jeep & Ram
2018 Business After Hours – Lake Wales Chrysler Dodge Jeep & Ram, 8/21/18 2018 Business After Hours – Lake Wales […]
Greg Littleton
Greg Littleton was born in Winter Haven and grew up in Auburndale. His story isn’t one about someone who came […]
Maxcy Foundation Awards Scholarships
The Maxcy Foundation has awarded scholarships to Layton Bracey, Calvary Baptist Church Academy; Alex Fagan, Lakeland High; Courtney Lofgren, McKeel […]
19th Annual Citizens Bank & Trust Luau After Hours
Enjoy an evening of sampling, sipping, and mingling! Every April, Citizens Bank & Trust hosts the Luau, held "on the deck" at Citizens Bank & Trust Downtown, to celebrate and thank loyal investors. This year, the Lakeland Chamber and Citizens Bank & Trust celebrate our 19th year! A party atmosphere, with food samples, live music, photo booth by Well Done Events, and complimentary beverages courtesy of Bernie Little Distributors and Tucker's Southside.
Wesley Barnett Joins the Citizens Bank & Trust Board
LAKELAND, FL – Citizens Bank & Trust is excited to announce that Wesley Barnett, of Lakeland Hospitality Group, is joining […]
CB&T’s Executive VP / Chief Operating Officer, Weymon Snuggs, Introduced as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Lakeland Chamber of Commerce
Citizens Bank & Trust’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Weymon Snuggs, was introduced as the chairman of the […]
Citizens Bank & Trust Wins Philanthropic Corporation of the Year
LAKELAND, FL – The Greater Polk County Chapter of The Association of Fundraising Professionals celebrates National Philanthropy Day by recognizing […]
Citizens Bank & Trust wins the 2017 Champions Cup as Community Service Business of the Year
The Champions Cup and Spirit of Bartow Awards are given by The Bartow Chamber of Commerce and BEDC to recognize […]
Citizens Bank & Trust was Recognized as an Employer of Distinction
Citizens Bank & Trust was recognized as an Employer of Distinction at the CareerSource Polk Best Places to Work Annual Meeting. Congratulations to […]
Steve McCullough Graduates from Leadership Winter Haven
Congratulations to Steve McCullough, Residential Mortgage Manager, on graduating from Leadership Winter Haven Class 37. Steve is shown here with […]
Chad Tagtow, Receives the Polk Emerging Leader award
We are very proud of our Chief Information Officer, Chad Tagtow, for receiving the Polk Emerging Leader award last night. […]
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