Our Team
Experienced bankers with a passion for the community.
Al Jankowski
Branch Specialist - St. Augustine
Amber Trussell
Assistant Branch Manager - St. Augustine
Andy Barboza
Commercial Lender
Angela Froman
Loan Operations Specialist
April Davenport
BSA/Compliance Specialist
Ariel Glendenning
Branch Manager – St. Augustine
Arthur Campbell
SVP / Senior Credit Analyst
Ben Lott
Market Executive - Putnam County
Bonnie Shelfer
Portfolio Manager – Daytona Beach
Brenda McDowell
VP/Branch Manager - Alachua County
Chad Bowling
President/CEO
Chris Priddy
VP / Senior Credit Analyst
Christina Zdunek
VP, Loan Operations
Christine Thomas
Loan Operations Specialist
Cindy Hampton
Deposit Operations Manager
Corey Gibbs
Market Executive - GA
Deborah Howell
Loan Operations Specialist
Fabiola Salmeron
Universal Banker
Gail Baker
EVP/Chief Operations Officer
Grace Adams
Teller - St. Augustine
Heather Proffitt
VP / Putnam County
Holly Craig
Teller - Barwick
Jade Odell
Teller - Daytona Beach
Jeff Coffiel
Information Security Officer
Jill Thomas
Branch Manager - Barwick
Jim Bange
Executive Vice Chairman
John Hodas
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
John Matulia
Market Executive / St. Johns County
Jolene Faucette
Assistant Branch Manager – Daytona Beach
Laude Arnaldi
Market Executive / Alachua County
Marianne Nicholson
Commercial Banker – St. Augustine
Mark Chastain
EVP, Chief Lending Officer
Matt Stietzel
Market Executive / Volusia County
Megan Muensterman
Accounting Specialist
Nikki Avery
Deposit Operations Specialist
Pam Kelly
Loan Operations Specialist
Raye Strickland
Teller - Barwick
Rosetta Herring
Branch Specialist - Barwick
Samantha Gaiss
Mortgage Compliance Officer
Samara Castillo
BSA Compliance Specialist
Sandra Viscomi
Mortgage Originator
Sarah Sookraj
Assistant Branch Manager - Gainesville
Shelby Cwalina
Universal Banker – Daytona Beach
Silas Grinstead
AVP / Commercial Banker - St. Augustine
Sophia Lewis
Deposit Specialist
Tiffany VanSickle
Loan Officer Assistant/Closer
Vanessa Mazza
VP/Branch Manager – Daytona Beach
Will Fuller
Credit Analyst
Our History
We are at the heart of the community – Community Service, Investing in our towns.
From Tradition to Innovation…
The City of Barwick was incorporated in 1903 following establishment of a Railroad Station. Shortly thereafter the Bank of Barwick opened in 1907 and was owned 50% by local individuals and 50% by the Witham Banking Company of Atlanta. Witham provided advise, check clearing, cash orders and examinations and audits. One of the early Bank Directors was the wife of a local doctor, she was one of the only female Bank Directors in the state at that time.
In 1939 the Bank became Citizens Banking Company and served the local merchants and farmers. It was operated as an Exchange Bank and charged for deposits and withdrawals. It was owned by C.R. Simmons, Sr., Mrs. W.R. Thrasher and Strozier S. Humphreys. All were local merchants. In 1946 C. R. Simmons, Jr. purchased the interest of Mrs. Thrasher and Mr. Humphreys and he and his father continued to operate the Bank until 1967.
In 1967 the Bank was purchased 50% by five local businessmen and 50% by a banking family from Moultrie, GA, who had interest in other area community banks. The name was changed to Barwick Banking Company. In the 70’s the Bank became 100% locally owned. Fred Jones was appointed President in 1979 and continues to serve on the Board of Directors today.
In December 2019 a group of businessmen from St. Augustine, Florida purchased a majority interest in the Bank, while continuing to have local ownership.
In the last four years the bank has been recognized as one of the fastest growing banks in the country, and currently is over $500 million in assets, with offices located in Barwick, GA, Boston, GA, St. Augustine, FL, Daytona Beach, FL, Gainesville, FL and Palatka, FL. Even with this growth, the Bank is sticking to its small-town roots and remains For Locals. By Locals.
“For Locals, By Locals means a lot to us as a bank”, says CEO Jim Bange. “We are committed to Barwick and to bringing the latest technology to our customers. We want to be known as a small bank with all the services you can receive at a big bank. Our employees are key to that and will continue to help you every day, right here in Barwick and beyond.”
Our Board
Leaders in the community.
Ken Kresge, Chairman – St. Augustine, FL
Jim Bange, Executive Vice Chairman – Flagler Beach, FL
Mac McLeod – St. Augustine, FL
Chad Bowling, President & CEO – St. Augustine, FL
Edwin Pope – Barwick, GA
Ronnie Arnold – Gainesville, FL
Bill Gray – Atlanta, GA
Breck Sloan – St. Augustine, FL
Len Marinaccio – Ormond Beach, FL
Fred Jones – Barwick, GA
Stacy Cunningham-Welch – Ormond Beach, FL
Chad Hazen – New Smyrna Beach, FL
Testimonials
A reputation for consistently rising above the occasion.
I have worked with Corey Gibbs for around six years now, and when the pandemic hit, it affected a lot of small businesses. I called Corey, and he and Barwick Banking Company came through with a PPP loan and helped me keep my employees working. In a time when big banks are busy taking care of big businesses, it’s good to know bankers like Corey, and banks like Barwick Banking Company are around to help when you need it most.
Owner/Operator, Carter’s Catfish House, Carter’s Catering and Carter’s Fried Chicken, Adel, GA
I have been banking with Marie and Barwick Banking Company for many years. It’s so nice to walk into a bank where everybody knows your name and they can take care of your banking. That’s a big difference between the bigger banks and Barwick Banking Company - The people and personal service.
Owner/Operator, Nix Automotive, Pavo, GA
Barwick Banking Company, this is the way Banking should be! Personal, Friendly Service. The key word SERVICE, you call and they help you figure out any problem or situation. With Matt and Vanessa we feel we have our own personal bankers. We have been with a lot of different banks big and small. Barwick is our bank for life!
Arrow Wrecker Service Holly Hill, FL