Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Zachary Farst to assistant branch manager at its Main Office, located at 2406 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.
Farst, who joined the bank in 2022 as a teller, has worked at several branch locations, gaining valuable experience and building strong customer relationships that helped him grow into this new leadership role. In his new position, he will oversee daily branch operations, support team development and continue building strong relationships with customers and the community.
“Zach’s growth within our organization is a testament to his dedication, work ethic and passion for serving our customers,” said Lana Hollier, senior vice president and director of deposit operations for Sanibel Captiva Community Bank. “We are excited to see him thrive in this new leadership role and continue to make a positive impact at our Main Office and in the island community.”
Founded in 2003, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has nine locations open throughout Lee County. In Fort Myers, the bank’s McGregor Branch, located at 15975 McGregor Blvd., has temporarily closed to allow for final construction on a new permanent building expected to open later this summer. On Fort Myers Beach, the bank is operating a temporary office open on Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., while its permanent full-service branch is under development.
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is nationally ranked as a top performing community bank by S&P Global Market Intelligence and is consistently rated a 4- to 5-star institution by Bauer Financial, a trusted independent bank rating firm. With more than $1 billion in total assets, the bank 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 $4.5 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, Card Hub, online bill pay, Zelle®, Positive Pay and ACH Manager. To learn more, visit sancapbank.com.