In his new role, Mr Holland will oversee the operations of Seacoast’s local market structure and will continue to provide leadership for the commercial lending line of business. Mr Holland will also serve as executive vice president of Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida.
Prior to joining Seacoast, Holland held various senior level lending positions throughout Florida, including positions at Union Bank of Florida, Bank of America and Wachovia. He began his career in the New York area with KPMG Peat Marwick as a senior auditor of banks, credit unions and insurance companies.
Seacoast has also reported that Kevin Picart, former senior vice president of capital markets, has been promoted to senior vice president, commercial lending manager. In his new role, Mr Picart will work closely with Mr Holland in the overall management of commercial lending including credit approval and loan origination and will continue to oversee the bank’s capital market division.Jean Strickland, president of Seacoast National Bank president, said: Russ has been instrumental in the structuring of new business lines in the Commercial Lending Division including Seacoast Solutions and Syndicated Lending. We are fortunate to have someone with his background and experience in a leadership position.
