Wauchula State Bank opens for business on April 24, 1929.
While working for a Panama City bank, J.W. Crews, Sr. acquires controlling interest of Wauchula State Bank on May 25, 1932.
Crews Banking expands into DeSoto County; First State Bank of Arcadia (now Crews Bank & Trust) is established.
J.W. "Bill" Crews, Jr. named Wauchula State Bank President.
J.W. "Jim" Crews, III joins the management team as a third-generation family member.
Crews Banking expands into Charlotte County; Charlotte State Bank is established.
Englewood Bank established with the Crews family as investors.
Crews Banking purchases controlling interest in Englewood Bank, making Crews Banking a four-bank holding company.
J.W. “Jake” Crews, IV becomes fourth-generation family member to join the management team and serves as CEO today.
First State Bank of Arcadia becomes Crews Bank & Trust.
Wauchula State Bank, Charlotte State Bank & Trust, and Englewood Bank & Trust will transition to the Crews Bank & Trust brand in Fall 2023. Under the unified brand, our customers will have the convenience of 19 offices in seven counties throughout Central and Southwest Florida.
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