Celebrating Green Success: Climate First Bank Achieves LEED Certification and Embraces Fresh Talent
St. Petersburg, Fla., Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Climate First Bank, the superhero of banks fighting climate change, is throwing a green party to celebrate its triumphs in Central Florida and beyond.
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Green Glory in Central Florida: Climate First Bank’s Milestone Celebration
Not only did they snag some fancy new team members, but their Winter Park branch also got a gold star – make that platinum – with a LEED Platinum certification. It’s like the Oscars for eco-friendly buildings.
Ken LaRoe, the ringmaster of this green circus and CEO of Climate First Bank, proudly declared, “We’re as thrilled as a sunflower in summer to flaunt our LEED Platinum certification and our shiny new team members. It’s like getting a gold star in kindergarten, but for grown-up banks! As Florida’s speediest-growing bank that nobody saw coming, we’re spreading the green gospel across the USA.”
Shining Bright: Winter Park Branch Earns Coveted LEED Platinum Certification
Now, let’s decode the LEED thing. It stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, which is like a fancy medal for buildings that don’t just sit there looking pretty; they’re like Captain Planet in architectural form.
The Winter Park branch aced its test and got certified for being super energy-efficient and friendly to the planet. The judges were impressed, and now the bank’s goal is to make all its locations as green as Kermit the Frog.
Ken LaRoe’s Climate Crusade: CEO’s Pledge to Sustainable Banking
But that’s not all, folks! Climate First Bank is recruiting an Avengers-level team to help save the world, one sustainable dollar at a time. Ron Strand-Sorrell, the wise old wizard of compliance, is joining as EVP, Chief Compliance BSA and Risk Officer. He’s got more years in banking than some of us have been alive and is here to make sure the bank doesn’t break any rules.
Super Team Unveiled: Climate First Bank’s Latest Recruits Join the Battle
Then there’s Corey Jones, the smooth-talking VP, Commercial Banker, straight out of the University of North Florida with 17 years of banking magic up his sleeve. He’s landing in Jacksonville like a banking superhero, ready to expand the bank’s reach.
And don’t forget Norman Ruiz, the digital wizard. He’s not fighting dragons but making sustainable banking more accessible to everyone with his tech skills. Currently studying at Valencia College, Norman is like the tech-savvy Robin to Climate First Bank’s Batman.
Compliance Wizardry: Ron Strand-Sorrell Joins Climate First Bank’s Forces
So, dear Earth-savers, stay tuned for more updates and check out climatefirstbank.com to join the green revolution. Because saving the planet doesn’t have to be boring – sometimes, it comes with a side of Floridian flair!
Digital Dynamo: Norman Ruiz Brings Tech Magic to Climate First Bank’s Arsenal
About Climate First Bank: It’s not your average bank; it’s the superhero of banks, fighting climate change with a complete range of banking goodies. Powered by high-tech gadgets, it caters to today’s savvy consumers while giving a big eco-hug to NGOs and businesses fighting the good fight. If you’re into solar panels, energy makeovers, and saving the planet, this bank’s for you. Member FDIC.
