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Bank of America appoints president of Sarasota/Manatee, Florida

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October 16, 2026

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Bank of America appointed Jeff Crabtree as president of Sarasota/Manatee, Florida. He takes over for Stephanie Whitefield, who is relocating to Georgia for a different company role, according to a press release.

He will continue to serve in his role as a Consumer Banking region executive, with a focus on growth and strategic financial solutions. He has a total of 15 years of experience with Bank of America, and also volunteers with Boy Scouts of America.

"Jeff's established leadership and experience will ensure we're delivering on our responsible growth strategy to deepen relationships with clients, the community, and teammates," Brian Moynihan, chair of the board and chief executive officer of Bank of America, said in the release. "Jeff will continue to grow our market share in Sarasota/Manatee, delivering the full breadth of Bank of America's capabilities to help our clients improve their financial lives. We thank Stephanie for her leadership and look forward to the contributions she will make in her new role with us."