Florida Community Bank hired Paul Jessen as senior vice president, middle market relationship manager. Jessen will be based in the Winter Park branch and will be responsible for generating new commercial and industrial loans and treasury management relationships with Florida-based companies and organizations.

Jessen has more than 30 years of experience in franchise marketing and treasury management services. Most recently, he served as the senior vice president at BankUnited, where he led senior corporate and middle market lending. He previously held leadership positions at BB&T, SouthTrust Bank and with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

“We are pleased to add Paul Jessen to the FCB team. We believe he brings valuable experience to our organization and Middle Market team,” said Kent Ellert, president and CEO of Florida Community Bank. “Our Central Florida area customers and employees will benefit greatly from his knowledge and expertise.”