Bank of America Names Jeff Crabtree President of Sarasota/Manatee

SARASOTA, Fla., Oct. 9, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Bank of America has appointed Jeff Crabtree as the new president of its Sarasota/Manatee division, succeeding Stephenie Whitfield, who recently relocated to Georgia for another role within the company. Crabtree, a seasoned leader with 15 years of experience at Bank of America, will focus on growing the bank's market share in Sarasota/Manatee by fostering strong local connections and deepening client relationships.

Crabtree will continue to serve as a Consumer Banking region executive, leading a team of market leaders focused on delivering growth and strategic financial solutions in various parts of Florida. His role will involve connecting clients, teammates, and communities to the full power of the franchise and driving collaboration across the company's eight lines of business.

Bank of America Sarasota/Manatee currently employs more than 400 local Bank of America and Merrill employees at 31 locations, supporting clients in the region. Since 2020, the bank has invested $3.4 million in philanthropic funding for organizations across Sarasota and Manatee counties to empower community leadership, drive economic mobility, and support individuals in achieving their goals.

In the second quarter of 2026, Bank of America extended $143 million in small-business loans and $246 million in commercial loans in Sarasota/Manatee, helping to fuel economic growth, entrepreneurship, and job creation. Bank of America employees in Sarasota/Manatee have volunteered more than 42,000 hours to support local nonprofits, businesses, and community initiatives.

The bank serves more than 69 million clients across the United States, its territories, and more than 35 countries and/or jurisdictions. Bank of America operates approximately 3,500 retail financial centers and approximately 15,000 ATMs (automated teller machines) in the U.S., along with offering award-winning digital banking with approximately 60 million verified digital users.

Bank of America is one of the world's leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses, and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management, and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving more than 69 million clients with approximately 3,500 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 ATMs, and award-winning digital banking with approximately 60 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking, and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals around the world.