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Generational Heritage

While working for a Panama City bank, J.W. Crews, Sr. acquires controlling interest of Wauchula State Bank on May 25, 1932, and two years later, he moves to Wauchula to become President of Wauchula State Bank. At age 26, Crews is the youngest bank president in the U.S. according to the American Bankers Association.

Branching into DeSoto County

First State Bank of Arcadia (now Crews Bank & Trust) is established and opens its doors on N. Brevard Avenue.

Expanding Our Potential

The Crews family establishes Crews Banking Corporation and DeSoto Banking Corporation holding companies. DeSoto Banking Corporation purchases a controlling interest in First State Bank of Arcadia.

Branching into Charlotte County

Charlotte State Bank opens on Tamiami Trail, near Midway Boulevard in Port Charlotte, with Crews Banking Corporation owning controlling interest. Charles Brown II is named bank president.

Englewood Bank Opens

Local businessman Ferold A. Davis, serves as President.

Small Business Loan Program Established

Over the next three years, Charlotte State Bank would become Florida’s 12th-leading small business lender.

Growing to Meet Our Clients' Needs

Charlotte State Bank moves into a new, two-story building at 1100 Tamiami Trail, in the Murdock section of Port Charlotte.

Charles Brown III is named Charlotte State Bank President

Punta Gorda Branch opens

Parkside Branch opens

Peachland Branch opens

A Lifetime of Trust

Charlotte State Bank establishes Trust powers, creating a Trust and Investment Management Services division. DeSoto Banking Corporation merges with Crews Banking Corporation.

Our Family of Banks

Crews Banking Corporation purchases controlling interest in Englewood Bank, making Crews Banking Corporation a four-bank holding company.

Craig DeYoung becomes Charlotte State Bank President

Fourth Generation

JW “Jake” Crews, IV joins our management team as a fourth-generation Crews family member and today serves as CEO and Chairman of Charlotte State Bank & Trust. He continues to build upon his family's heritage through his passion for technology and dedication to customer relationships.

With continued growth comes a new name: Charlotte State Bank becomes Charlotte State Bank & Trust

South Port Square branch opens for residents of this senior living community in Port Charlotte

Loan Offices open in Collier and Lee Counties

North Port Branch opens

Lee County Loan Office moves to Cape Coral

Continuing to Grow

With 22 locations serving 13 counties throughout Central and Southwestern Florida, the Crews Banking Corporation family of banks gives world-class service with a community touch.