Customers Bank Ramps Up National Expansion

Customers Bank, a digital forward financial institution with approximately $18.8 billion in assets that provides exceptional banking experiences to consumer and commercial clients, is building upon its national recognition for providing innovative banking products and services to commercial clients to advance its national expansion. The next phase of the expansion includes opening a new office in Orlando, Florida, as well as a new office in Dallas, Texas and extending the bank’s existing presence in the Midwest, based in Chicago.

Joseph Nowland, Senior Vice President, Banking Group Head at Customers Bank, will be responsible for directing the local banking team’s efforts to provide exceptional service and value through the bank’s unique high-tech/high-touch, single-point-of-contact banking model that delivers greater customer experiences. Nowland will rely upon his extensive industry experience that spans 24 years working in financial services in numerous staff and executive positions in several locations throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S.

“Customers Bank has been nationally recognized for its success assisting businesses throughout the U.S., as well as for introducing new innovative financial products and services,” stated Nowland. “Now we are excited to strengthen our presence in the local market by expanding our team with seasoned commercial bankers that will introduce our unique high-tech/high-touch, single point of contact banking model to clients and prospects in Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Sarasota and the surrounding region.”

Brian Buck has joined the Customers Bank’s local commercial banking team as vice president, commercial banking relationship manager. Buck will rely on the extensive relationships he has built within the region throughout his 20-year career working for regional and community banking institutions. Buck will focus on growing the bank’s recognition in the Orlando market with Homeowner’s Associations, Property Management Companies, Medical and Dental businesses and the Manufacturing sector.

Dr. Shalonda Warren joins the bank’s commercial banking team as vice president, commercial relationship manager. Dr. Warren will use her 14 years of experience focusing on high-net-worth industries, including manufacturing, wholesale distribution, medical fields and technology, to deliver the bank’s unique customer-first banking model to commercial clients with revenue of $5 million and above. She will also manage an existing book of business to provide banking services and products to assist businesses and their principals with business growth, asset management and operational needs.