Aeden Howell has joined Sanibel Captiva Community Bank as a loan servicing assistant at the bank’s Bridge Branch, at 9311 College Parkway in Fort Myers. In this role, she will support the bank’s loan servicing department with responsibilities such as processing loan payments, maintaining loan records and assisting customers with loan-related inquiries.

Howell has a background in banking, as well as prior experience in customer service, administrative support and legal case management. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Florida A&M University and a paralegal certification from St. Petersburg College.

Founded in 2003, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has eight locations open throughout Lee County. In Fort Myers, at the bank’s McGregor Branch, located at 15975 McGregor Blvd., the staff is operating out of a temporary mobile banking unit due to major flood damage to the existing building. Construction on the new building is underway and is expected to be completed in 2025. On Fort Myers Beach, the bank is operating a temporary office open on Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. while its permanent full-service branch is under development.

The bank is nationally ranked in the top 2% best-performing community banks by S&P Global Market Intelligence out of more than 4,400 banks with assets under $1 billion. It is well-capitalized and generates one of the highest returns on equity of all Florida banks. The bank employs more than 120 employees, and more than 60% are current shareholders. Since 2003, the bank has contributed well over $5 million to over 400 local, charitable causes and employees volunteer close to 1,000 hours annually.

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank’s team members provide customized individual and business banking services and specialize in residential and commercial lending. The bank offers personal and business checking, residential and commercial lending services, instant issue debit cards and a full array of digital banking products and services, including mobile banking apps, CardHub, online bill pay, Zelle®, Positive Pay and ACH Manager. To learn more, visit sancapbank.com.