Flagship Bank Florida
Joe LaRussa has extensive experience in commercial lending, with their most recent role being Vice President of Commercial Lending at Flagship Bank Florida since 2018. Joe also held the position of V.P. Commercial Lending Officer at Jefferson Bank of Florida from 2007 to 2018. Before that, they served as a Commercial Lending Officer at Whitney National Bank from 1996 to 2005. Joe started their career as an AVP at First Florida Bank in 1987.
Joe LaRussa attended Clearwater High School from 1975 to 1978. Joe then attended the University of South Florida from 1980 to 1984, where they studied Marketing & Finance.
Flagship Bank Florida
Flagship Bank was founded by a local Board of Directors, owned by committed local shareholders and operated by successful, local bankers with deep roots in our community. As a community-based bank, Flagship Bank is committed to renewing former relationships and building new relationships by catering to the financial needs of owner managed businesses and the communities we serve. Decisions are made locally and promptly. Our goal is to build long-lasting relationships with our customers by understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations. Member FDIC.