Axiom Bank promoted Joe Dear to senior vice president and commercial market executive. In this role, he will be responsible for leading and growing the bank’s Orlando, FL, commercial banking unit, including treasury management.

Dear has three decades of experience in commercial real estate asset management, loan originations, valuation and investment sales. He joined Axiom Bank in 2019 as senior vice president and commercial team lead.

“In the past year, new and existing customers have come to depend on Joe’s deep expertise and innovative problem solving, especially while navigating unknowns during the pandemic,” Dan Davis, president and CEO of Axiom Bank, said. “In his new role, he’ll continue to propel Axiom’s growth in the Orlando market and ensure that we remain a leader in community banking for years to come.”