Bank News

First State Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Natsumi Ulloa-Fernandez to Lead Teller at our Old Town Branch.

Ulloa-Fernandez joined First State Bank in March of 2018 as a Teller at our Boulevard Branch before transferring to our Old Town Branch in June 2019.

AVP/Branch Manager Old Town, Michelle Raley praised her for the “ability to multitask and complete work accurately in a timely manner.”  

First State Bank of the Florida Keys recently donated $500 in support of Island Dolphin Care’s 11th Annual ‘I Do Care’ fundraiser.
Presenting the check to Grace the dolphin are, from left, Island Dolphin Care founder Deena Hoagland, First State Bank’s Lori Bailey and Laura Brown, and IDC trainer Amanda.

First State Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Heather Marcheterre to Residential Loan Underwriter.

Marcheterre joined First State Bank in November of 2017 as a Residential Loan Processor and has proven herself a valuable member of the Loan Department.  

Residential Sales Manager, Chris Rivett said, “She takes on new projects and responsibilities with a positive attitude. Effective communication is a requirement for her position and she does a good job communicating with loan officers, insurance agents, and closing agents.”

First State Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Nicole Laboy to Business Analyst I.

Laboy joined First State Bank in March of 2005 as a Teller in the Bank’s Big Pine Branch. Throughout her career with the Bank she has held several positions including Lead Teller/ Supervisor, Customer Service Representative, and Assistant Branch Operations Manager before transferring to Loan Servicing in November 2016. She has proven her value in all the roles she has held within the Bank. 

First State Bank congratulates Judelys Valladares on her promotion to Islamorada Assistant Branch Operations Manager.

Valladares joined First State Bank in March of 2016 as a Teller in Marathon and in November of 2016 was promoted to Lead Teller.  She has proven herself a valuable member of the Marathon team.  

AVP/ Branch Manager, JoAnn Wagner commended Valladares for her “excellent job leading and managing the teller line with an efficient use of time and priority.”

First State Bank of the Florida Keys was awarded the Tom Sawyer Five-Star Program Award by the Key West Chamber of Commerce Education Committee for its dedication to schools,teachers, and students. The Bank was the only Five Star recipient for 2019.

The prestigious five star designation is awarded through the Key West Chamber of Commerce to members who contribute to local education through Key West High School student scholarships, teacher recognition, teacher educational enrichment, classroom adoptions, and Take Stock in Children mentoring.

First State Bank of the Florida Keys congratulates Dawn Lau on her promotion to Assistant Vice President/ Deposits Operations Officer. 

First State Bank’s AVP/Simonton Branch Manager Leslie Concepcion and VP/Commercial Lender Brad Lutz were recently on hand as guest lecturers at Florida Keys Community College’s “Preparing for Student Success” class.  Concepcion and Lutz spoke to the class on a variety of subjects ranging from checking and savings accounts, building credit and responsible credit practices, and general tax information during the class’s financial literacy module.

First State Bank is proud to once again partner with the Marathon Runners Club as the “Headline Sponsor” of the 38^th Annual Seven Mile Bridge Run on April 6^th.

First State Bank is proud to announce the promotions of Karen Golembeski to Assistant Vice President/Appraisal Review Officer and Josh Lopez to IT Officer.

Golembeski began her career with the Bank as a Senior Credit Analyst in 2010, and quickly moved into the role of Manager of Special Assets.  She was promoted to Compliance Officer in 2013 and Appraisal Review Officer in 2016.