WesBanco, a multi-state bank holding company, expanded its commercial banking business across key South Florida markets, initially including Palm Beach and Broward counties, with the hiring of a seasoned team of commercial banking leaders and support staff.
“These South Florida markets are significant growth centers, and ones I have come to know well during my banking career,” Jeff Jackson, president and CEO of WesBanco, said. “We are excited to enter these markets with this seasoned team of bankers, whose customer focus and values are well-aligned with our relationship-led approach and strong credit standards. Having worked with these bankers in prior roles, I have seen firsthand their commitment to clients and have great respect for their market reputation. I am confident they will be an exceptional fit as we expand into South Florida.”
The new team brings deep relationship management experience and regional market expertise to support middle-market and commercial clients with customized financial solutions, insight and service. Leading the South Florida team, Eddy Rodriguez joins WesBanco as executive vice president and regional president. Rodriguez brings nearly 30 years of commercial banking experience with leading financial institutions to WesBanco.
Leading the markets are:
- Steven Goldstein, market president and senior commercial banker, focused on Palm Beach County and with more than three decades of experience in commercial financial services.
- Tony Mandravellos, market president and senior commercial banker, focused on Broward County and with nearly 30 years of experience in commercial financial services.
The new South Florida team also includes specialists in commercial lending, credit underwriting and client relationship support, bringing together decades of collective expertise.
“Our South Florida expansion is a thoughtful extension of our long-stated southeastern expansion strategy,” Jay Zatta, senior executive vice president and chief banking officer of WesBanco, said. “Many of our in-footprint clients already have meaningful ties to the region, from second homes to operating interests. Establishing a regional presence with this proven team allows us to support those relationships more directly while advancing our growth strategy through new relationships.”
